Thomas Jefferson’s description of allowing judicial activism in a republic aptly describes the court’s recent decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. This decision to establish homosexual marriage as national policy is absurd for many reasons. To begin with official recognition of homosexual marriage is a recognition of homosexual behavior. Both homosexual marriage and behavior are wrong for many reasons:
[As you read these points, remember that the individual homosexual, like any person living in sin (action contrary to God’s standard), can, with G
od’s grace and through repentance, be forgiven, regenerated, and birthed into the marvelous kingdom of God, where there is life, liberty, and great blessing.]
1. Homosexuality is contrary to natural law (observation of how nature functions) and the laws of nature (the revelation of the Creator in nature and man’s conscience).
2. Homosexuality is contrary to the laws of nature’s God (the revelation of God in the Bible). It is against God’s basic commandments in the Old Testament as well as the writings in the New Testament.
3. Homosexual behavior produces higher rates of diseases and shorter life spans (remember HIV has spread primarily through the homosexual lifestyle, and that is only one type of disease or illness with high rates in the homosexual community).
4. Homosexuality is contrary to Darwinism (if you happen to believe this modern idea) and its survival of the fittest. Such behavior keeps species from propagating and hence the death of any species living this way.
5. Homosexuality is not only contrary to the Christian faith (points 1 and 2) but also most other major religions.
6. Almost all nations and races throughout recorded history have been opposed to homosexuality. Those societies who have embraced such a lifestyle have ceased to exist.
7. Homosexuality is contrary to the beliefs of Western Civilization.
8. Homosexuality is contrary to the morality and laws throughout the history of America.
9. Studies show children living in homes with homosexual parents do not do as well. Domestic abuse is 40% higher in such families.
10. Homosexuals unions are not as stable as heterosexual unions. Homosexual unions have greater breakups, and homosexuals have many more partners throughout life.
11. Homosexual families subvert a purpose of marriage to link children to their biological parents. God, nature, the history of man, and studies of child development all teach that the natural and best place for children to be raised is with their biological parents.
12. A society that permits or embraces homosexuality will encourage more “Sanduskites;” that is, men like Coach Sandusky who could take advantage and abuse youth in their care. While heterosexuals could abuse females, they are generally not personally mentoring them via scouts, sports teams, clubs, etc., and hence, these situations are avoided. However, such would not be the case in a society that does not condemn homosexual behavior.
13. Allowing this behavior promotes those who would force their immorality upon everyone. Recent actions of homo-fascists show they will force their immoral system on everyone. Remember the florist in Washington, the baker in Oregon, and the photographer in Arizona who have been fined and punished for acting upon their religious convictions. In addition, consider the officials in San Antonio who passed a law prohibiting those opposing homosexuality from running for office, serving in government, or speaking against such behavior. These coercive measures will only increase.
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What Can We Do?
The issue of homosexual marriage is not settled. In fact, we can expect a long conflict between contrary worldviews. What can we do to enter this battle for the future of the nation?
1. We must educate ourselves in Biblical truth regarding this and other worldview issues.
2. We can educate others, beginning with our family, friends, and church members. The Providence Foundation provides numerous tools to help you. Three studies in particular that thousands of people and churches are using are:
· Monumental: Restoring America as the Land of Liberty
· America’s Providential History
· God’s Blueprint for Life, Liberty, and Property, A Bible Study of the Ten Commandments
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3. Educate your current government officials, and work to elect Biblical leaders.
The Supreme Court’s decision is bad for reasons listed above, but in addition, it violates the Constitutional restrictive power of the courts and undermines the American Republic and representative government.
The article on “We the Judges or We the People, Stopping Judicial Activism” gives four constitutional provisions to check activist judges. Please read this and pass this on to others, especially your Congressmen. It is their duty and responsibility to rein in the oligarchy that the court has become.
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