God-given realities not open to human alteration? --- US laws are not open to mythical god alterations.
gods are created in the imaginations of man. On Monday, July 1, 2013 7:46:33 AM UTC-5, KeithInTampa wrote: > > Mr. McDaniel eloquently states what I believe most Americans think and > perceive: > > How the Supreme Court got it wrong on gay marriage > > > http://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-commentary/how-the-supreme-court-got-it-wrong-on-gay-marriage-20130630/ > BY RICK MCDANIEL > Special to The Tampa Tribune > > Published: June 30, 2013 > The Supreme Court has ruled on gay marriage, but this highly complex and > emotional issue is far from being settled. The attempt to reshape or > redefine marriage will be met with fervent and persistent opposition. > > Just as 40 years after Roe v. Wade abortion opponents continue to fight > for the pro-life agenda, pro-traditional marriage supporters will fight on > as well. > > The reality is there are many reasoned and logical arguments against gay > marriage. > > This debate is not about marriage equality, though the reframing of the > argument is a brilliant move by gay marriage supporters. It is semantics > more than substance. If the issue is simply equal rights, then the debate > would be centered on civil unions and not gay marriage. > > Homosexuals should have all the civil rights that allow them to be in a > relationship with another person. They should not be discriminated against > and should be treated equally as other groups. But that is not the same > thing as being married. Redefining marriage from its historic, traditional > understanding is a wholly different enterprise. > > Saying it is unfair that gays cannot marry is just the same as saying it > is unfair that one does not have a higher IQ to be a scientist or lacks > exceptional height to be an NBA player. These are God-given realities not > open to human alteration. > > Just because one does not support gay marriage does not make him > homophobic. Such a message is completely false and highly offensive to > people of faith. The idea that you hate homosexuals because you disagree > with gay marriage is the kind of lazy thinking that infects this country in > so many public debates. Only someone with limited, linear thinking comes to > such a simplistic conclusion. > > The reality is that Evangelicals, Catholics, orthodox Jews and Muslims > have strong beliefs that define the nature of marriage as solely uniting a > man and women. This does not mean they hate gay people. > > As a Christ follower, I want to show love to all people as Jesus taught me > to. I also want to be faithful to the teachings of the Bible. They provide > boundaries that define my life. I cannot allow those boundaries to be > violated. > > This is just healthy living not hateful living. To say that Pope Francis, > Rick Warren, Joel Osteen and many other faith leaders are homophobic is > simply absurd. > > If you redefine marriage, you open a huge door that can lead to other > types of marriage. It is foolish to argue that people will marry their dog > or horse, but other marriage arguments can be made. For instance, if a > couple are infertile and they want to have children, why not let a spouse > marry another spouse who is fertile? Or what about the bisexual who wants > both a male and female spouse? Is it not fair to give marriage equality to > them as well? > > Once you destroy traditional marriage you allow for a variety of other > marriages. If this seems implausible, the idea of gay marriage was equally > far-fetched just 30 years ago. > > Only a marriage between a man and a woman can create a child. No same sex > relationship can ever procreate. In order to have children, something must > be done that is unnatural. > > If there are then children, how are those children raised? Masculinity can > never bestow femininity and vice-versa. A man cannot tell a girl how to be > a woman; a woman cannot tell a boy how to be a man. This is why it takes > both a mom and dad to raise a healthy, well-adjusted child. > > Government recognizes marriage because it benefits society to meet the > needs of children. > > Our leaders should create policies supporting marriage, not redefining it. > Promoting traditional marriage does not discriminate against anyone. You > can love whomever you choose, but that does not mean demanding your > relationship be recognized as a marriage. > > The latest polls (taken within their margin of error) show the country is > evenly split on gay marriage. > > But the majority of people in every state are certainly not for gay > marriage, and the majority of states presently ban gay marriage. > > The Supreme Court cannot change what people think and in time the damage > of redefining marriage will be revealed. > > Richmond, Va., Pastor Rick McDaniel is an author, international > communicator and church builder who has written four books and holds three > degrees, including an advanced degree from Duke University. He has traveled > and spoken at conferences and churches worldwide. > -- -- Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. 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