Marriage in California: Ignoring the People’s Will

Posted by: Kaylan Christopher on June 4, 2008 Hot Issues •

On June 17 (and maybe a few days sooner), gay marriages will begin to legally take place in California—a ruling that recently came about by the California Supreme Court to overturn a state ban on same-sex unions.

However, a http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,355836,00.html>Fox News article said, “A group opposed to gay marriage has asked the court to stay its decision until after the November election, when voters are likely to face a ballot initiative that would once again define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Passage of the initiative would overrule the Supreme Court.”

A http://www.field.com/fieldpollonline/subscribers>Field Poll recently stated that over half of Californians back the legalization of same-sex marriage. However, the “http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28117>Los Angeles Times/KTLA poll of 705 voters released…found 54 percent backed the proposed gay marriage ban and 35 percent opposed it.”

If this amendment holds up, California will be the second of two states, the first being Massachusetts, to allow gay marriages to legally take place.

Do you know what you believe and what the Bible says about this issue? Many have argued against the scriptures that speak out against homosexuality (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, and Romans 1:26-28)—taking it out of context, twisting it around, and calling the Bible, in part, false and misunderstood.

The Bible is truth. It is God-breathed and infallible. This we can know for sure. God’s Word is clear on this subject. So should we be learned on what it says for the sake of preserving marriage between a man and woman, the family, and some semblance or morality left in our nation, while also loving, praying, and sharing Jesus with those who are dealing with homosexuality.

Do you know where our presidential candidates stand on this issue? Does this affect your decision in this year’s upcoming election? How are you going to stand for truth in our culture today?

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