A Historic Day by slaveofone
Today, the California Supreme Court hears arguments by both sides on the constitutional or non-constitutional nature of Prop 8. It may take some time before we hear the official judgment, however. As a Christian, I cannot easily condone homosexual union, but this is not a question of Christian faith, this is a question of natural liberty. Are we or should we be free to follow our personal convictions and beliefs in terms of matrimonial union or should our choices rather be coerced and controlled by outside forces such as government or majority opinion? As a Christian, I love this land, because it allows me the right to follow my religious convictions and belief instead of being coerced and controlled by someone else’s, and so I cannot but stand alongside the homosexual community in one accord and say yes, they should not be coerced or controlled and denied the ability to follow their beliefs and convictions either–even if I may disagree with those convictions or beliefs as a Christian. This is a unique opportunity for our country to either officially affirm or officially deny the nature of the liberties and freedoms protected and affirmed by our Constitution. It was only 40 years ago that black and white couples challenged laws in this country saying they could not marry and the uniquely historical Constitution of these United States is what ended the oppression, segregation, and racial bigotry of those who fought to deny blacks and whites the freedom to marry each other. May our Constitution, by God’s grace and mercy, once again shine brightly in this land today in the California courts.
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!