Written in the Book of Love
I hadn't yet watched the Keith Olberman response to Prop 8. Finally did today. I do believe it is a powerful statement. Even if you don't like Olberman (he can be a bit over the top at times) and even if you do not approve of homosexuality or gay marriage, he offers what I think is one of the most powerful statements on this issue that I've heard. It's about love of neighbor, about doing to the other what you would have them do to you.
One of the key points here has to do with so called "re-definitions of marriage." He notes two instances in our own history where we have done just that. One relates to slavery, where slaves were prevented from legally marrying because they were property. The other with interracial marriage. When Barack Obama, our future President, was born in 1961 the marriage between his parents was deemed illegal in at least 16 states.
So, watch, consider, and put yourself in the place of fellow citizens seeking only one thing -- a bit of happiness and companionship in a difficult world.
One of the key points here has to do with so called "re-definitions of marriage." He notes two instances in our own history where we have done just that. One relates to slavery, where slaves were prevented from legally marrying because they were property. The other with interracial marriage. When Barack Obama, our future President, was born in 1961 the marriage between his parents was deemed illegal in at least 16 states.
So, watch, consider, and put yourself in the place of fellow citizens seeking only one thing -- a bit of happiness and companionship in a difficult world.
H/T to Mike Leaptrott
Comments
When we are angry and hateful, when we see others with anything other than compassion, we are cooperating with evil.
John
Your refusal to believe and accept it does not change the fact that God condemns homosexuality. He does, whether you like it or not.
And, by supporting and encouraging homosexuals in their sin, you are, not just cooperating with evil, but cheerleading it. That is a sin for which you will answer to God.
I am not addressing homosexuals, I am addressing you.
This post as are most of my posts to you concern your lack of loving kindness.
I am not cheerleading but gently reproving.
John
Simply, I find it interesting that Olbermann uses scripture to appeal to Christians and using the one verse. He treats it as though its the Christian kryptonite. Funny, when I use my scriptures opposed to any worldly issue.. its always thrown back in my face. If you believe the word of God is a "sword" as described in Eph. to be used by the believer, its when the unbeliever tries to wield the same sword it comes off as clumsy.
-Chuck