Half-baked Arguments for Homosexual Marriage

This week the Supreme Court began hearings on the case of Christian baker Jack Philips.  Since it is back in the public eye we are are once again being inundated with arguments to support same sex marriage.

Let's examine their rationale and see how none of the reasons should be influential for us as Christians.
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1.  It's LOVE!  The world today has a radical misconception of what love is and what kinds of things you can love.  Love is not to be defined as a feeling, romantic desire, erotic impulse, or even zealous, long lasting commitment to another. 

Love is only to be defined by God and His law.  The Lord alone, who himself is the embodiment of Love, tells us what we are to love and how that love is to manifests itself.  In the case of homosexual marriage, it is a misplaced 'affection' and a perversion of how love is to be expressed. 

2.  They are consenting adults!  Mutual agreement can be a good thing, but we need to recognize that consent of involved parties does not make an action right or wrong. 

We must keep in mind that God's approval is what matters most.  If God is against it, it doesn't matter how many people may concur with a decision.  Even if the Supreme Court ends up offering up its unanimous consent, it is still wrong. 

3.  It's a committed / monogamous relationship -  In a day where most change lovers as often as they change their clothes, it is almost refreshing to hear people talk about monogamy.  But we shouldn't be fooled - homosexuals rarely are monogamous.  We know that one perversion usually is followed by another, and studies have shown this to be true in the case of homosexuality. 

But even in the rare instance where monogamy may be practiced, it still doesn't constitute a lawful marriage.  God not only requires singular devotion, He also requires two people of the opposite sex: a male & female.

4.  It doesn't hurt anyone -  This tag is bandied about regularly and loosely.  And, as you may have guessed by now, harm (or lack of it) does not constitute lawfulness in and of itself.  God's Word is to be the final authority in all matters of life and faith. 

But Christians shouldn't be fooled by this innocent sounding declaration.  We know that the wages of sin is death.  Sin always has consequences.  And those who embrace sinful lifestyles not only harm themselves, but they also inflict harm on those around them. 

The effects of homosexuality are rabid, starting with the decreased life span and increased sickliness of those who practice such things.  It also has ramifications for children of such couples and has destructive social implications too (including financial burdens, political fallout, etc).  

5.  You can't legislate morality -  Well, what else is there to legislate then?  Such a declaration is a complete misnomer because morality is exactly what is under the government's particular scrutiny.  The civil magistrate was instituted by God for the expressed purpose of maintaining a just and orderly society.  It is God's expressed agent in punishing the evildoer and exacting His vengeance in cases of criminal offense. (Rom. 13)

Moreover, if morality can't be legislated, why was Jack Philips (and others like him) were taken to court in the first place? 

If the present SCOTUS case tells us anything, it isn't that we cannot legislate morality.  The real issue is, "Which morality do we legislate?" 

This case is a simple reminder that all nations are inherently religious and their laws reflect the god of the land.  Since this is so, let us pray that God might be honored and our land might be granted true revival.  

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