Let them be wed!

Ten years ago homosexual marriage was legalized in Canada. And many were appalled and embarrassed at this. But life has went on and, despite our conservative government, we never took the right away. And there is something for any of you who were against this recent American change should notice. It has not changed the sanctity of your christian marriage. Not even a little bit and you know why? Because the only thing that affects your marriage is you and your partner. I know that is crazy talk but it is truth.

I've been seeing quite a few "OMG, the world is going to end, 'Merica has legalized gay marriage." posts on my Facebook newsfeed. I've read a few and agree with none so far. But before I go further I want to clarify that this post isn't about whether or not homosexual acts are sinful but rather about same sex marriages. (they are here and really I just don't get the caring about our southern neighbor to such an extent but...) I will touch on a few main arguments against being so vocal about it.

1. It is a sin.
       And you are very much free to believe that. But remember, so is gossip, gluttony, divorce (in most cases), and not forgiving someone who has wronged you. None of those things are against the law. Now I realize being homosexual or committing homosexual acts is not illegal. But I have seen this used as an argument against gay marriage.

2. Changing the definition is wrong.
      Because definitions never change and progress with society (or digress depending on your opinion)? They do and sometimes it doesn't take off and only is used by certain people and other times they are legally changed to join modern times. Marriage is not a sacred thing from a legal viewpoint. It is a legal contract between two people. How sacred marriage is to you is what you personally bring to it. Not what the secular government grants you for tax purposes. Basically, Marriage is as important as you make it and no legal change of who can get married will change that.

3. Adoption.
       It is ignorance to think gay parents raise gay kids. After all straight parents have had gay children pop up left, right and centre. You can spend your time judging those parents or you can not. Which one sounds more Christ like to you? As far as I know Christians aren't born. If we are going to stop gay people from adopting children then we probably should stop everyone who shares a different belief system too. Atheists? Don't let them near kids because they will raise their kids believing there is no God. Or, we could trust God and only step in when children are being abused and neglected.

4. 'Merica is a Christian country belonging to God.
     USA is a country that was founded on many things including slavery, abuse, and greed. It no more belongs to God than any other country. Countries cannot be Christian. People are Christians.  Somewhere along the line in classic human fashion we decided to make people behave like Christians (or how we think Christianity should be acted out) by being far too involved in the Government. A clear way to differentiate between things like murder and homosexual acts is that the first causes harm that you don't have to believe in the concept of sin to understand and the second is consensual. This is also how it is not a slippery slope to bestiality or pedophilia.  If something is your personal belief based on the Bible acknowledge that and live your life according to that and realize that other people are living their lives according  to their own beliefs. Sharing God's love is not ranting and raving about how disgusting gay marriage is. I know most everyone I know wouldn't appreciate it if head coverings and women remaining silent in church was passed as a law...

5. Being forced to perform weddings by the government
    That hasn't happened after ten years in Canada. And while there is the odd story here and there for other countries I hear, it really isn't a rampant problem. But should it become a problem are we really supposed to fight against it? Or are we supposed to turn the other cheek and give double the money we were sued or go quietly to jail and be glad it isn't to be crucified? What would be showing love? Taking the persecution and not praying harm down upon those attacking? Or kicking and screaming and fighting for our worldly "rights". Rights I can't find in the Bible.

So what should we do if we disagree with gay marriage? If we are possessive of the word? If we are appalled at the idea that the worldly government is handing out marriage license to same sex couples?

Show love and look to your own life.

I Thess 4:11

¹¹ To make it your ambition and definitely endeavor to live quietly and peacefully, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we charged you,

(AMP)