Politics

So, the North Carolina amendment vote is coming up, one that would define marriage in the state constitution as between one man and one woman, and would ban any other type of "domestic legal union" such as civil unions and domestic partnerships.  Gay marriage is already illegal in North Carolina, but this would make it unconstitutional as well. 

As a follower of Jesus, I turn to the Bible as God's instructions to us.  It's quite clear on homosexuality: Leviticus 18:22 - "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable."
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "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 prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."

I've had several friends who are gay.  I love them no less than I do any other friend.  I treat them as equal and would stand up for them if I knew they were being harrassed or bullied.  But I cannot support their lifestyle, due to my convictions.  That does NOT mean that I am out there telling them that they are wrong and going to Hell.  Who am I to deliver such judgement?  But God tells us clearly that homosexuality is not something to be supported. 

Many people are trying to make this amendment to not be about homosexuality.  They say it's more about protecting the rights of heterosexual couples who have legal unions, who live together but are not married.  Since sex before marriage is defined by the Bible as "sexual immorality" and is also not something to be supported, this doesn't change my position. 

Other people say that this amendment would stop protection of domestic violence victims.  I've read the proposed amendment, done some research and do not see how this is true.  Besides, while the protection of victims of domestic violence is a very worthy cause, if it is tied in to supporting homosexuality and sexual immorality, I still can't support it.  Putting makeup on a pig does not change what the pig is.

Jellybean, I do not envy you for the world you and your generation will inherit.  It's sad where things are going, and a little scary at times.  Your daddy and I promise to do our best to be there to help guide you and to answer your questions, and we will always try to point you to your heavenly Father.