Posted on 06/16/2008 9:21:31 PM PDT by JewishRighter
The great celebration that has been going on today in the media over the impending commencement of gay marriages in California has left me fearful for this beloved country. Every time I heard the news or clicked on main news items, there it was: "At five o'clock, Pacific time, the State of California will permit gay marriages, etc..." Each time I saw it or heard it was like the tolling of a bell, which reverberated deep in my heart setting off a slight quiver of fear.
My fear is, in large part, based on my religious beliefs. I am an Orthodox Jew. As are many of my fellow FReepers, I am well aware of the Torah's view of homosexuality. But just in case the liberal police are reading this, let me say outright, that I have no plans for capital punishment for gays, nor do I want to see them harmed or deprived of any civil rights. This is not about them. It's about all of us.
Besides the Torah's prohibition and prescribed punishment regarding (male) homosexuality, commentaries tell us that sexual immorality is especially angering to G-d and that it was the sins of sexual deviancy that brought the Flood in the times of Noah and that brought hellfire upon Sodom.
Again, for all you snoopers, I am not saying that I am hoping for a flood or an upheaval. I am saying that, just as G-d has greatly blessed this country, he may do otherwise. Abraham, in his great kindness toward all mankind, pleaded with G-d to spare Sodom and Gomorrah in the merit of any righteous men (at least 10). Apparently, not finding even these, the fate of the people was sealed. An important teaching of the Rabbis is that, sometimes, even the righteous are swept up in the punishments of the sinners if they have not done enough to bring them to a better path.
Are we doing enough to fight the wholesale surrender of our nations' moral heritage? Speaking for myself, I do a bit of letter writing and always choose candidates based on their positions on moral issues. I would welcome any other suggestions for actions that we can take to protect this wonderful land and its basically good people. I also offer up prayers for the country that she should be led by good leaders and that G-d not withdraw his blessing and protection. G-d Bless America.
I hope that you and others can keep focus on this issue through the election. It may have an additional bonus: if good, moral folks are driven to the polls because of the issue, it could give McCain an unexpected boost in a big state.
I’m not a great fan of McCain, but he sure does beat the alternative by a mile.
I’m with you. I hope the California voters shut this down.
The press celebration is sickening to watch.
“...I’m not a great fan of McCain, but he sure does beat the alternative by a mile.”
Same here. Keep in mind the body builder did win the governorship and he and McCain have similar appeal to moderate voters, which could bring out a strong turnout.
Personally, I’m hoping there’s a huge push from the angry voters who voted in Prop 22, which could lead to a victory.
Oh, and thank you so much for your encouragement.:)
As a resident of California I assure you I will vote for an amendment to the State Constitution limiting legal marriage to a man and wife. I hope and pray many more will do so as well.
But unbridled socialism does not?..
The socialists murdered some say 200,000,000 people in the last century and made billions miserable.... and more than one million people(babies) are murdered yearly in the U.S. alone and liberals are worried about baby seals..
Gay marriage is just a symptom.. is a greater disease.. The disease is democracy which creates socialism.. another symptom.. the disease is democracy.. The American Republic is no more..
God will not be mocked, sanity will reign....eventually!
As far as morality goes, you take care of yours and let other people take care of theirs.
Jewish, I’ve sure been praying hard over this issue. What was it Jay Leno once said? “If God doesn’t destroy California, then he sure owes Sodom and Gomorah a big apology”.
Now “thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God”, but I sure hope He’s hearing our prayers. Folks of all different religions, if you care about this, then pray about it... hard.
“How long before we’ll have to hear about people who want to marry their dogs - or cows or whatever?”
Polygamy will come next. Then bestiality. Then pedophilia.
I used to hesitate to say it, but I don’t after this decision. I believe America has been abandoned by God.
I so agree with you JewishRighter. God will NOT be mocked.He is Soverign and Holy.
America needs to fall on her knees and repent...I see peril written on the skies!
Certainly, if there were a checklist for a civilization on the decline, the promotion of homosexuality and the destruction of the institution of marriage would be boxes to tick.
Pray with your feet by precinct walking, they will need everyone’s assistance...get all your friends on board tooo...you will never regret it....
What most of the sheep don’t understand is first the left creates the type of chous we are having now, then that put into place this type of crap.
People then think we have bigger fish to fry, meanwhile our country is being destroyed from within.
It’s no accident that cap& trade, impeach Bush, amnesty, and other actions are taking place all at the same time.
It overwelms the senses.
It doesn't matter whether or not one believes it for God to end His protection on us for our flaunting His laws.
He is in charge of His ultimate plan, not us.
“if we lose His protection.”
I believe that is a forgone conclusion for quite some time now.
Hey, I believe in God. I worship regularly. I read my Bible. I even understand some of it. I also do not believe that gay “marriage” is a good thing. I can even understand why you might believe that God will punish US for the decision of a few lawyers in black robes. I just think that He might hold off until after the people have a say.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.