Preserving the Institution of Marriage

[Margies3]

Rhoni, I thought you left us for a while? What happened, didja miss us? LOL

Actually, I am very glad that you posted this. It is something we all need to really give some time and attention to. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

[bishoph]

Sis Rhoni, a very good thread! I believe this is one of the greatest issues facing us today, and most of the church world does not understand the huge impact this will have down the road if we do not rise to defend the institution of marriage.

I recently interviewed the director of a group in California who is pushing for same sex marriage, he has gathered hundreds of ministers to "sell" them on the merits of their agenda. He told me that they want the ability to be recognized civilly but not religiously as married couples. When I ask him about the legal issue the church would face he quickly changed the subject and refused to answer the question. If same sex marriage becomes legal, any church/minister who refuses to perform a wedding can be sue for discrimination, and eventually the laws will allow prosecution under hate crimes. We in the church had better wake up!

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by bishoph

Sis Rhoni, a very good thread! I believe this is one of the greatest issues facing us today, and most of the church world does not understand the huge impact this will have down the road if we do not rise to defend the institution of marriage.

I recently interviewed the director of a group in California who is pushing for same sex marriage, he has gathered hundreds of ministers to "sell" them on the merits of their agenda. He told me that they want the ability to be recognized civilly but not religiously as married couples. When I ask him about the legal issue the church would face he quickly changed the subject and refused to answer the question. If same sex marriage becomes legal, any church/minister who refuses to perform a wedding can be sue for discrimination, and eventually the laws will allow prosecution under hate crimes. We in the church had better wake up!

Bishop,

Then you understand what I am talking about. Thank-you for your contribution to his thread. You are totally right...we had better wake up!

Blessings, Rhoni

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Margies3

Rhoni, I thought you left us for a while? What happened, didja miss us? LOL

Actually, I am very glad that you posted this. It is something we all need to really give some time and attention to. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

Sis. Margie,

This was a topic I could not resist. I am only here for this reason. I refuse to get into conflict with people.

Blessings, Rhoni