Gay Marriage? The Real Issue

One of the most heated and important debates which continues at a furious pace is this talk of Gay marriage, and what really defines marriage. Marriage is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as "The state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (2): the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage." Notice two definitions are given: one for heterosexual relationships, and one for homosexual relationships. This was just recently added after former President Bush stated that "Marriage is between one man and one woman.." Well… who is right? The definition of marriage is found in the Bible – the Book of Genesis – the very place it was created in the Garden of Eden. "When God first created man and woman, He also established marriage and the family relationship on which every society is built through the ages. Genesis 2:18-25 provides the blueprint for a biblical marriage relationship. It gives us clear guidelines to have fulfilling marriage relationships as God originally intended."http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/03Man_Woman/Genesis02_L04_Marriage.html

So, if this is in fact the case, and marriage is designed by God and is intended for one man and one woman, I ask, where then does the debate really lie? Some would argue it’s about equality and the right for one man to wed another, or vice versa with women. Others would say marriage ought to be defined by the people who are involved in it. But neither of these so-called points seriously tackle the issue. The real issue is homosexuality itself. Many are afraid to address it out of political correctness, others are afraid of losing votes, while still some are not sure about what to do concerning homosexuality. Any homosexual would turn their nose up at the mention of the Bible and what it says concerning the issue. And rightfully so. As a Christian man, one who lives to serve Jesus, I bear witness to the fact that many so-called "Christians" have taken the Bible out of context and misquoted and misrepresented what the Lord Jesus was trying to accomplish. While in the Bible, and according the Lord, homosexuality is indeed wrong, how we go about explaining that to people absolutely matters. When people hold up signs that say "God hates fags" or "You queers will have your place in the lake of fire" what kind of message does that send? What about those people who are curious about pursuing a relationship with Christ? What do they think when they see people representing a belief system that teaches love, while practicing hate?

Having addressed Christianity and homosexuality, let me close with this quote and statement. "Consider the obvious problem of survival for individuals who allegedly possess a gay gene:individuals who have partners of the same sex are biologically unable to reproduce (without resorting to artificial means).  Therefore, if an alleged “gay gene” did exist, the homosexual population eventually would disappear altogether.  We now know that it is not scientifically accurate to refer to a “gay gene” as the causative agent in homosexuality.  The available evidence clearly establishes that no such gene has been identified.  Additionally, evidence exists which documents that homosexuals can change their sexual orientation.  Future decisions regarding policies about, and/or treatment of, homosexuals should reflect this knowledge."  http://www.trueorigin.org/gaygene01.asp

With the above information, and extensive research it is easy to see that those who favor homosexuality, and homosexuals themselves, have only two options to explain homosexuality. Since science has extensively proved it is NOT genetically linked, the only other option is that it is a behavior. If it is in fact a behavior, then it has no basis of becoming a law, or a foundation of respectable value. While I do believe two men and two women can have a very strong love for one another, I do not believe the way they choose to sexually identify and fulfill themselves is a basis for protected rights. If homosexuality is not genetic, but rather a behavior, then there cannot be a law to protect it, and thus, gay marriage cannot exist. Yet, who will stand up and address this issue?