When the Supreme Court of California overturned a defining marriage law that passed 2-to-1 in the popular vote, I wonder where the voice of the people has gone. I find it somewhat disturbing that the justices can change well over 3,000 years of written history defining that marriage is between a man and a woman. The interesting thing is that this law was also designed to guarantee the same basic civil rights to homosexual partners. There was no tangible discrimination in this. It is just a plain, verifiable fact. Homosexuality is a trait that defies the basic laws of nature. With all do respect, gays and lesbians are literally freaks of nature. I don't say that to be mean, it is simply a scientific fact. Why then should the definition of marriage change? In my opinion, it shouldn't.
Now with this law being overturned, the precedent has been set against us, and I truly think we need to act fast to set our own precedent wherever we can--an amendment to every state constitution in this country that defines marriage being between a man and a woman. Because sooner or later, our first amendment rights will become threatened...
Here's a story about a Pastor who was put on trial because of his personal beliefs: CBC
If you read the article, you will notice that only one side of the argument was considered:
"Nichols had complained to the human rights commission, too, arguing that for the province to require him to perform same-sex ceremonies contrary to his religious beliefs was discriminatory. The commission did not allow that complaint to proceed, however."
I am not saying we do not or should not respect people's choices and individuality, but I will fight for my right to practice my religion, just as I will fight to allow anyone else to do so.
Showing posts with label first amendment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label first amendment. Show all posts
01 July 2008
Making a stand
Labels:
beliefs,
first amendment,
religion,
rights
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