[Cailean]

Forcing one set of values and beliefs on others under the law is not the way He taught us to do things. Pharisees & Romans come to mind...

I believe, as a committed Christian, that same-sex marriages SHOULD be allowed under secular (ie, public) law. This does not mean that I think same-sex marriages are, in any way, supported by Christian belief. The two definitions of marriage (secular & religious) are distinct entities and the broadening of one (secular) does not affect the other (religious).

He is the Prince of Peace. Peace is His only Way. You cannot bring folk to see His Way until you and they are at Peace. Imposing values and beliefs through the force of law breeds contempt and distrust, the enemies of Peace.

I encourage all of you to see that George Bush is NOT a peaceful man, and is therefore a poor representative of our Faith.

Hmmm, maybe I should stop before I REALLY start ranting...

Oh, wait, one more thing... I have often heard the argument that allowing same-sex marriages somehow diminishes or devalues traditional marriages. How can this be so? My marriage is a covenant bewteen myself, my wife and my God. Only 2 people in the entire world can devalue my marriage!

Ok, I'm done now!

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