The fatal decline...
PostPosted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:57 pm
I wonder if this has been addressed yet...
I wonder if this will cause others to regard me as an elitist... an enemy of my fellow man...
I wonder if it's even my place to request something so grand...
I wish to extend my prayers over the state of California, and I ask for others to join me in doing so. For those who are uninformed, the Supreme Court of California, within the last month, has overturned a voter-approved measure banning same-sex marriage in the state, thus overriding the will of the people and adding fuel to the already violent flame of anger against activist judges (which is considerable). Also, in something that was just decided today, the request put forth by conservatives to stay that decision from going into full effect until November (y'know, so people can actually VOTE on it) has been denied. Therefore, come June 17th, gays and lesbians will be allowed to marry.
Now, mind you, this is in no way me speaking out against gays and lesbians as people... because they are. They are not monstrous or freakish at all. They are human, just like us. However, it is the behavior of homosexuality that is absolutely evil and must be kept at bay for the sake of society as a whole. I am totally convinced of this (if you want to exchange words about it, take it to PMs. I will not be the cause of open flame war.).
Also, this request is coming from a person who, admittedly, was almost convinced he was gay at one point... and God set me free before the behavior could ever manifest.
What I desire is not to inspire hatred toward people who have been deceived by our enemy. They must be loved. It is commanded by God. What I desire is for those of us who are called by God to stand in prayer against this abhorrent decision by these judges. However, I also pray that Christians in this state will do what they know is right and uphold that which God has ordained since the foundation of time and the world. I pray that those of us who are experiencing this now... who are watching this scenario play out and have done nothing will follow God's directive and BE salt and light...
This is my request. I make it humbly... and I thank you for reading it, because I know it's a long one.
I wonder if this will cause others to regard me as an elitist... an enemy of my fellow man...
I wonder if it's even my place to request something so grand...
I wish to extend my prayers over the state of California, and I ask for others to join me in doing so. For those who are uninformed, the Supreme Court of California, within the last month, has overturned a voter-approved measure banning same-sex marriage in the state, thus overriding the will of the people and adding fuel to the already violent flame of anger against activist judges (which is considerable). Also, in something that was just decided today, the request put forth by conservatives to stay that decision from going into full effect until November (y'know, so people can actually VOTE on it) has been denied. Therefore, come June 17th, gays and lesbians will be allowed to marry.
Now, mind you, this is in no way me speaking out against gays and lesbians as people... because they are. They are not monstrous or freakish at all. They are human, just like us. However, it is the behavior of homosexuality that is absolutely evil and must be kept at bay for the sake of society as a whole. I am totally convinced of this (if you want to exchange words about it, take it to PMs. I will not be the cause of open flame war.).
Also, this request is coming from a person who, admittedly, was almost convinced he was gay at one point... and God set me free before the behavior could ever manifest.
What I desire is not to inspire hatred toward people who have been deceived by our enemy. They must be loved. It is commanded by God. What I desire is for those of us who are called by God to stand in prayer against this abhorrent decision by these judges. However, I also pray that Christians in this state will do what they know is right and uphold that which God has ordained since the foundation of time and the world. I pray that those of us who are experiencing this now... who are watching this scenario play out and have done nothing will follow God's directive and BE salt and light...
This is my request. I make it humbly... and I thank you for reading it, because I know it's a long one.