I could not let the marriage issue of Pierce My Heart pass without talking about the biggest marriage debate in politics right now: same-sex marriage. It seems more and more frequently, law makers and political figures are talking about whether or not homosexuals should be allowed to marry.
There are currently six states that have voted to legalize same-sex marriage: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. California allowed it for five months and recognizes the marriages that were performed during that time. New York and Washington DC recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other states but do not allow them performed there.
Many homosexuals claim that they are discriminated against because of how they were made. They claim that women were liberated and slaves were freed, and they themselves should be seen as complete equals. However, unlike race, gender, or disability, which makes up who a person is, homosexuality is what someone does.
God’s word once again holds the answer to this great debate. Marriage is between one man and one woman. Leviticus 18:22: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind; it is an abomination.”
In addition to how God biologically made man and woman for each other, he also gave both distinct roles (Genesis 2:18-25). God made woman to be a “helpmeet” for man (Genesis 2:18). God also told man to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28); in a homosexual relationship procreation would be impossible.
As Christians, it is important that we stand up for what God’s plan was for marriage. While this means that we should fight for our country to not give in to the tolerance of sin—homosexuality or otherwise—we also need to be sure that we are displaying the love of God to everyone, since we, too, are sinners. If we have a relationship with someone who is struggling, we can kindly tell them about God and His love for all people, and His desire for them to have a relationship with Him. That is the one relationship that truly matters.
By Sarah Ancheta
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