Iowa has legalized gay marriage. It's a sad day when the government takes a moral wrong and considers it a legal right. 1 Corinthians 6:9, Romans 1:26-27, Jude 7.
I'm not sure where you stand on the issue of gay marriage. Obviously, I'm opposed to it. I wanted to see what others around the country were saying so I did a little Twitter Search using the key term "Iowa". After reading 15 pages of "way to go Iowa!" I quit reading.
The voices that speak out about immorality continue to get more and more silent. I suppose it's because we get tired of being called "mean, hateful, fearful, narrow-minded bigots". I reject those labels. My simple statement is that, according to the Bible, the act of homosexuality is a sin. It is one sin among many mentioned in the Bible. And to legalize it, condone it, protect it, is a shame. Shame on you Iowa Supreme Court.
Below are some quotes from the Des Moines Register...
"A Des Moines Register poll in 2008 of Iowa lawmakers showed that a majority of Iowa’s lawmakers —123 of 150 — said they believed marriage should only be between a man and a woman. It was unclear whether those lawmakers had enough votes to pass a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
Iowans have mixed feelings on the issue
An Iowa Poll in February 2008 showed that most Iowans believed marriage should be only between one man and one woman. However, the poll also showed that a majority of Iowa adults supported the creation of civil unions that would grant benefits to gay couples similar to those offered to heterosexuals in marriage.
In the poll, 62 percent of Iowans said they believed marriage should be only between a man and a woman. Thirty-two percent said they believed same-sex marriages should be allowed, while 6 percent were unsure."
Iowans have mixed feelings on the issue
An Iowa Poll in February 2008 showed that most Iowans believed marriage should be only between one man and one woman. However, the poll also showed that a majority of Iowa adults supported the creation of civil unions that would grant benefits to gay couples similar to those offered to heterosexuals in marriage.
In the poll, 62 percent of Iowans said they believed marriage should be only between a man and a woman. Thirty-two percent said they believed same-sex marriages should be allowed, while 6 percent were unsure."
Another very good post on this issue can be found HERE.
I have turned off the comments on this post. I'm not interested in having people start a debate using this blog; and I don't feel like playing referee. If you feel passionately about this issue and just have to be heard put it on your own blog.
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