The Virginia MARRIAGE AMENDMENT
I have been reading some of the pros and cons of the proposed Virginia “Marriage Amendment.” In case you are wondering, this is the proposal that will be on the ballot next week:
ARTICLE I: BILL OF RIGHTS: Section 15-A. Marriage.
That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.
This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.
How should Believers who want to be true to God’s design for the home respond to this amendment? Well, speaking for myself, I intend to vote “yes.” The Gay community has a revealed agenda to make homosexual activity and specifically same-sex marriage not only legal but acceptable. Although there are some theological issues that may be open to interpretation, I cannot see any question in what God intends for the home. It was in the beginning and is now “one man… one woman… together for life.” Anything else is not biblical and is, therefore, wrong!
I hear some saying that the wording of the Amendment will create questions regarding the legality of other relationships than same-sex marriage. I don’t see it, but then I am neither an attorney nor a politician. The fact remains, however, that Virginians must speak out on this issue or we will surely be swept into the black hole of the Gay agenda.
Unfortunately, political battles do have a way of becoming confusing. It can almost drive you crazy, listening to the different points of view. You listen to one side and think it makes perfect sense, and then you listen to the opposite side and it seems to make sense too. Who’s right? Well, in the case of the Marriage Amendment, I will have to take my cue from the basic statement: “That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.”
That’s enough for me. You’ve got my vote!
ARTICLE I: BILL OF RIGHTS: Section 15-A. Marriage.
That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.
This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.
How should Believers who want to be true to God’s design for the home respond to this amendment? Well, speaking for myself, I intend to vote “yes.” The Gay community has a revealed agenda to make homosexual activity and specifically same-sex marriage not only legal but acceptable. Although there are some theological issues that may be open to interpretation, I cannot see any question in what God intends for the home. It was in the beginning and is now “one man… one woman… together for life.” Anything else is not biblical and is, therefore, wrong!
I hear some saying that the wording of the Amendment will create questions regarding the legality of other relationships than same-sex marriage. I don’t see it, but then I am neither an attorney nor a politician. The fact remains, however, that Virginians must speak out on this issue or we will surely be swept into the black hole of the Gay agenda.
Unfortunately, political battles do have a way of becoming confusing. It can almost drive you crazy, listening to the different points of view. You listen to one side and think it makes perfect sense, and then you listen to the opposite side and it seems to make sense too. Who’s right? Well, in the case of the Marriage Amendment, I will have to take my cue from the basic statement: “That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions.”
That’s enough for me. You’ve got my vote!
4 Comments:
I cannot understand how Christians and/or Republicans in general do not want a sign in their yard indicating approval of the Marriage Amendment.
Seems to be a lack of commitment or maybe intimidation for lack of faith.
Thank you Time for taking a stand to promote ALL the new Amendments to Virginia Constitution.
MAY God bless you as you stand for truth and righteousness in Virginia.
Tim:
I congratulate you! Truly it is a wonderful step in right direction to allow free discourse of Christian values in this manner.
Thank you for your faith in this regard.
Keep the Faith of our Fathers!
The fact that only 58% voted for the Amendment indicates a huge contingincy of unbelief/ atheism or lost gender types.
How can we reach these people with the Gospel?
Can we assume all unbelievers are pro-gay? How does one discern otherwise?
Have you ever knowingly tried to reach a gay person?
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