The Marriage Controversy

A few weeks ago I posted a blog about the case for marriage between one man and one woman. I freely admit that I supported and voted for Proposition 8. Yet, I am troubled by this issue that just won’t go away. That may sound crass, but I don’t think that I am alone in that sentiment. Of course, I realize that the issue isn’t going to go away. As long as there are people, both homosexual and heterosexual, who disagree, the issue will be there.

I got to thinking about his because I just read a lengthy article in Christianity Today about this issue. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/september/11.36.html Of course, Christianity Today is fairly close to where I am theologically. The article presents a lot of Biblical teaching supporting Marriage only between one man and one woman. The article won’t change anyone’s mind that disagrees with Scripture or traditional interpretation of Scripture. But, for those of us who have a high regard for Scriptural Authority (as traditionally interpreted) will be encouraged. It can help us to understand our why we believe as we do. I don’t think any of us should just “go” with knee jerk reactions.

While I basically agree with CT, I am still troubled. I don’t want us to get into a frame of mind where we forget that our enemy is not flesh and blood, our enemy is Satan. We are to love people. When I say people, I include the gay, the lesbian and those who disagree with us. We truly are God’s children. I know that some don’t believe that homosexuals can be Christians. That isn’t true. I don’t agree with homosexuality, but no where is it listed s the unforgivable sin. There are Christian drug addicts, adulterers, thieves, liars and gossips. Of course, we are called upon to repent and live a holy life, but that doesn’t mean that all Christians have completed the process (has anyone other than Jesus himself)?

I guess that I just want us to remember that our love for people, yes, even the sinner must never be compromised. The issues are also important – we can’t compromise here either. But we don’t have to hate people in order to adhere to our principles.