When you voted against Gay Marriage, were you really passing judgment on a few gays or the every gay person?
And don’t hand me that protecting marriage crap either. If you want to save marriage, ban divorce!
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=A9FJui4.UhtF8ngBzQHsy6IX?qid=20060927211016AAt7Equ
During my last post Christians complained I was judging them by the actions of a few. Or they claimed that ‘those people’ are not true Christians–funny that’s not how ‘those people’ tell it. Yet, Christians pass judgment on gays, Muslims and Jews, etc ad nausem all the time.
The only difference is when someone gay does something stupid…they are ridiculed by they gay community. Religious people greet stupidity with silent approval and allow it to continue in their name.
So if I’m not supposed to judge you on the actions of a few and we really do have freedom of religion, what makes it okay for you to do it to me or an entire community? Why do you feel so righteous when you vote away potential privileges for others?
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Never voted against gay marriage and never would. Not my place to judge. People should worry about their own problems before they start trying to run other people’s lifes.
Preach it!
Man why you write so much. It’s too busy!
I voted FOR gay marriage
I guess I really shouldn’t be answering this question because I would never… NEVER… vote against gay marriage. I completely agree with what you’ve said.
No, I was standing firm on my beliefs and morals.
no
Judgment is the Lords job
God did man rights to set up laws in the land
Never voted on it, but if one non-heterosexual orientation deserves these protections, than the same should be for all of them, including the attraction to both sexes, to animals, to children, or to neither sex. Granting one orientation certain rights, while not the others, is like granting African-Americans the right to vote, but denying it to American Indians.
This is a political issue, thus it is not a Christian one, as Christians are suppose to remain neutral.
Respectfully, is there another term for the union other than "marriage"?
God bless us all……………
I was too young to vote. But I really don’t think it is any of my business what two consenting adults do in the privacy of there own home.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT…
HOMOSEXUALITY?
We realize that with the growing popularity and glamorization of homosexuality, that this subject can be a very difficult one to address. Furthermore, as hate crimes specifically committed against homosexuals occur, many feel that this issue shouldn’t be addressed at all for fear of only adding to the hostile environment that many homosexuals face. Despite the cultural climate in which we live, this issue must be addressed according to the Word of God. God’s laws are always for our good, although man may see them as restricting. In the end, only obedience to the Word of God can bring true freedom. We address this issue out of God’s love for the homosexual to bless and help him.
Much of our society has embraced many perverted sexual practices that are considered in the Bible as abominations to God. Homosexuality is among the list of deviate or abnormal sexual practices however, there are many other practices that can be included as well. Pornography, pedophilia, prostitution, bestiality, oral sex, phone sex and computer virtual reality sex, just to name a few of them.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NIV): "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters, nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
Although the Bible doesn’t detail each and every one of these sinful acts, it does clearly speak out about many of them. Any deviation from God’s original plan for sex between a married man and woman is still a sin in God’s eyes. The main reason we call these things perverted is because they are unnatural and scripture clearly tells us those who do such things are committing abominations. Leviticus 18:22 (KJV): "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind it is abomination."
Homosexuality is also referred to as the sin of sodomy. This reference comes from an account in the Bible of two exceedingly wicked cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, which the Lord destroyed. Sodom was known for its rampant homosexuality and unrestrained sexual lust, as well as other sins such as arrogance, haughtiness, and disregard for the poor. When the Lord sent angels to warn Lot who lived in the city that it was about to be destroyed, the men of the city actually wanted to rape the angels! Genesis 13:13: "But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly."
In the Old Testament the penalty for this sin was severe. Leviticus 20:13: "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." Today the penalty of death comes in the form of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. It also brings death to the soul and spirit of man because the life of God is pushed out by indulging in something that is an abomination to God. God wants to deliver all who are trapped in this unholy practice and He will if anyone calls out to Him with a sincere heart.
We certainly acknowledge that AIDS has broken out of the homosexual community, and now, many innocent people are suffering with this disease through no fault of their own. However, the intent of the above statement is not directed to those who have innocently contracted this disease, but rather to the sinners who are spreading it. A comparison could be made to those who smoke. Smokers are opening themselves up for lung cancer; however, the people who are subjected to breathing the smoke second-hand are also subject to this disease. The person who willfully smokes is guilty of destroying their own bodies, but should those who are forced to live in the environment of the smoke, get lung cancer, they are not guilty of this sin. When we teach that smoking causes lung cancer, we are not judging or condemning those who innocently get lung cancer from breathing second-hand smoke. It is simply a true fact that smoking can cause lung cancer.
The same is true of AIDS. A homosexual life style increases the risk of that person contracting AIDS. There is no condemnation or judgment against those who innocently contract this disease through no fault of their own (for instance, through blood transfusions.) However, since AIDS is most prevalent in the homosexual community, we need to warn people of the dangers of homosexuality, so that AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases are not spread to the rest of society, as now, many heterosexuals have contracted these diseases too, through unfaithful partners.
Romans 1:24-32:
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
These scriptures clearly state that these vile affections of men lusting for other men (gay men) or women lusting for other women (lesbians) are not the natural affections God created men and women to have for one another. Let me say here that God loves all homosexuals! However, He hates the deeds of homosexuality because they are sinful. God did not create any human being as a homosexual. They are not born that way, just as murderers are not born that way. However, these spirits can be transmitted to children, especially if someone who had this demonic spirit seduced or raped a child–or even if they were close to gay people. These demons can also be imparted to others through unholy sexual acts.
People become homosexuals because they yield to abnormal acts or lust. It is through some source that they have received a demonic spirit that drives them to their lust. Viewing evil videos or pornographic books is a way of opening the door for Satan to give one an evil, perverse spirit. Though people are not born as homosexuals, the Bible does say all human beings are born with a sin nature. If we yield to the evils of our flesh it will lead to our destruction not only in this life, but in the life to come. However, through faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross we can break the hold that sin has upon us. We do not have to yield to the old fleshy nature but we can now overcome evil temptations and live our lives controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Sex is God’s idea and its purpose is not only for procreation, but also for recreation and the development of a deep relationship between man and woman. Nothing is wrong or dirty about sex when it is engaged in the bonds of marriage as the Lord commanded in the Bible. However, when perversions are committed inside the marriage relationship, this can be sinful also. God made man and woman and brought them together "face to face." Oral sex is of homosexual origin that replaces the normal "face to face" relationship God intended in a marriage. The Bible describes the sex act in Song of Solomon Chapter 4. In this chapter it speaks of this "face to face" relationship by describing looking into his lover’s eyes and kissing his lover’s lips and fondling his lover’s breasts. Oral sex is not normal or natural as it is an unclean act.
No one has to live in bondage with an abnormal life of homosexuality nor any other abnormal behavior. No one has to be controlled by pornography. No one has to have evil thoughts plague their minds. There is a way out through what Jesus has done for us. He loves sinners and wants to free us from any evil practices. He will empower those who cry out for deliverance to get free and stay free. Here are the steps you must take to get free:
(1.) Make a total commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Be willing to turn your life completely over to the will of God and yield to His plan for your life. This means you must be willing to do anything, go anywhere and give up any thing as He leads. Remember, God will never lead you to do anything that is not in agreement with the Bible. You can trust God. He created you and has a better plan for your life.
(2.) Your must pray and read your Bible daily. You must study and apply the Word of God to overcome Satan’s attacks. The way that you resist the attacks of the devil is by quoting the Word of God to him. When the devil came to tempt Jesus, He simply quoted the Word to him. Good praise tapes will also be of a great help when you are tempted. Put one on and start singing along with it.
(3.) You must pray for and seek out a strong Bible believing group of Holy Spirit filled people. You will need their help and fellowship. As you humble yourself and seek help, the Lord will deliver you. Ask God to lead you to someone that can pray the prayer of deliverance for you, as you probably will need to be set free from a demon. You should also seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit as you will need His power to get free and to remain free.
(4.) You must cut off all sources and relationships that would lead you back into sin. The Bible tells us to flee fornication (sexual sins). You must get out of any corrupt entanglements, or areas that you know will be a temptation to you. If you have been hooked on internet pornography subscribe to an Internet Service Provider that will filter out the pornography for you. Destroy all evil books and videos.
(5.) Should you slip or fall back occasionally, repent and get right back up and go on with God. Do not allow the devil to condemn you once you have repented. Put your sin under the blood of Jesus. He will strengthen you and you will win this battle because of the Lord’s promise to you. Remember, He loves you and is there to help you. Run to Him when you get in trouble, never run from Him. He will not ever give up on you! We too, will be standing with you for your total healing and deliverance. Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."
(6.) You must forgive everyone that has ever hurt you. You can only do this through the power of God. You must by a simple act of your will voice the forgiveness and then the Lord will give you the feeling of forgiveness. This may be a while in coming but just keep forgiving when you think of any wrong that has been done to you. The Lord will give you His love for those people who have wronged you.
PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE
Finally we want to pray for you right now if you need it:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come to you in the mighty name of Jesus and we ask that you touch this one right now, first of all with your love and forgiveness. Lord, wash their sins away. Wash away all the uncleanness and guilt. Lord we ask you to free them right now from the powers of darkness.
Now, we speak to Satan and his demons and we command them to leave in the name of Jesus! Satan, this one is no longer under your power. The blood of Jesus has set them free! We resist you and you must flee! This one belongs to God and you have no more authority over them! Be gone!
Dear Lord, thank you that you have set this one free and we are believing that you will lead them to the right people that will help them to walk out this deliverance. We break every chain of iniquity over their life and cancel every evil word that has been spoken against them. We declare they will walk in your victory and that you will enable them to do it. Lord, fill them with your Holy Sprit and guide them in the ways of God! We speak blessing and success to them. Most of all, we pray that they will feel your love for them right now. We ask this all in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
If you need further help, email us or you can get help from the ministries listed below: (Please go to these links so you do not have to struggle with this issue alone.)
Exodus International: http://www.exodus-international.org/
This is an international organization with ministries around the world to help the homosexual.
Desert Streams: http://www.desertstream.org
This is a California-based Christian organization which offers programs for people seeking sexual and relational wholeness and healing.
Pure Life Ministries: http://www.purelifeministries.org
They are out of Kentucky. They have a great workbook on repentance that may be able to help you.
They can be reached at:
Pure Life Ministries
P.O. Box 410
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(800) 635-1866 (To Request Information and Applications)
(859) 824-4444 (Office)
E-Mail: info@purelifeministries.org
Love Lines: http://www.lovelines.org/ Help for getting free of sexual addictions.
An Affair of the Mind by Laurie Hall
If you are struggling with this problem there is an excellent book that could be of help to you. Published by Focus On The Family and written from the first-hand perspective of a wife whose husband was addicted to pornography for over 20 years, this powerful book delves deep into many facets of sexual addiction. The principles in this book, if applied, can save any marriage and restore even those who are most bound to sexual addiction. The author shares candidly of her struggles as she sought the Lord for the salvation of her marriage and restoration of her husband. The things she learned from the Holy Spirit along the way will minister to every person who reads the book. It will help both husbands and wives.
Amen. Will always vote for equality!
i really wish that you over educated people would learn the meaning of judging as it is used in the Bible. Then maybe………………….
naw…………. you still wouldn’t have a clue!
But I’ll keep praying for you anyway
I didn’t vote against gay marriage in my state. I think that if a person is a taxpaying citizen, the government should recognize their union as legally binding, regardless of their partner’s gender. It hurts no one, and telling people they can’t live how they want is not the American way. I realize that I live in a democratic republic, and that freedom is a two way street. If I try to restrict someone from doing something because I don’t like it, it won’t be long before someone has a problem with what I do.
i would never vote against gay marriage.
I see you favor the "when did you stop hitting your children" question. A thought might be to ask a question instead of a rhetorical one which is in a sense what you are doing. Maybe it has nothing to do with judging at all. Maybe it has to do with natural law….hmm theres a thought.
It seems to me, you have passed your own judgment.
I must ask…who died and made you God?
Marriage is a "religious" institution. It is done before God and man. Why would anyone that lives the homosexual lifestyle who have not been welcomed into any "religion," want to take part in a "religious" institution?
Marriage is between one man and one woman. Go to Genesis read the first three chapters…and this explains not only the "religious" part but the man and woman part.
Marriage is holy and sacred, well…it used to be, anyway.
Before you label me as anything…understand this…
I have been commanded by God to love everyone as Jesus has loved me. . . so I do. I don’t have a bone to pick with someone that lives the homosexual lifestyle. What they choose to do in their bedroom is their business. They will be judged along with the rest of us for how we chose to live our lives.
God loves everyone…sinners included! Just because you are attracted to someone of the same sex doesn’t mean you "have" to act on it. It’s a choice. Sin is a choice. God loves you and sin, any sin is an abomination!
Now, anyone can have a power of attorney and living will…so, don’t give me some whining story about…what if…
I know this won’t be a popular answer…but the truth rarely is…
May everyone find the grace of the living God and His Son, Jesus.
because i have small children that doesn’t need to see all that, i don’t like it , i think its wrong, and i shouldn’t have to explain to my children about it before i am ready to tell them and before they are ready to hear it,my 6 yr old has already been exposed to it and i wasn’t ready to tell her so i told them they were wrong for kissing in front of her and they were going against God doing that and now i have a child that automatically hates Gays so if thats what they want is more Gay haters then so be it
BOO-WHO I think your forgetting that everyone is racists and prejudice. You must have this built -up idea that Christians/Muslims/catholics/Mormons/People/etc… are blameless. They are just like anyone else. How can you judge anyone by the actions of a few? The answer, YOUR HUMAN!!! People want to say that all the time, "How can you judge them, you don’t even know them?." Because they’re human, that’s what they do. They give themselves that right, so get over it and go on living because unless your prepared to do something about it your wasting your own time.
God is NOT political. Since you brought Him into your question. "People" are political, and often make judgments based on religious misconceptions. Not always the righteous thing to do. Religion and politics is the ultimate war.
I would say that "personal belief" more so plays a factor in why public opinion denounces the Gay lifestyle. People tend to attempt to back their beliefs with religion rather than reason.
Scientifically anatomically speaking; The penis was not designed for entering into the anus. The anus is one of the nastiest places on earth, (shew!)hence:A.I.D.S.The penis and the vagina were meant for bringing forth life with some pleasure thrown in. Please keep your penis out of his anus. Please keep your tongue out of her vagina. Please don’t be queer. Whether you’re a christian or not, it just ain’t natural to be queer. And gay was a beautiful word before it got turned around.
I’m just now old enough to vote so I’ll give my brief opinion on the subject. As a Christian individual, I try not to judge others. But truth is, everyone is guilty of it at some time or another. I have gay friends and I still voted against it simply because I do not support the lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean I treat them with disrespect in the least. We understand eachother and we agree to disagree. end of story.