"Do not be so open-minded that your brains fall out." -Walter Kotschnig
We said it would happen. Even as it came out of our mouths, it seemed unbelievable. But sure enough, destroying the definition of marriage has led us down a road where definitions no longer mean anything.
When I was in college, we had the Triangle Coalition that sought to represent the voices of LGB students (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual). Do you know what their acronym is now? LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual).
As a result, here's where we are going.
- The world first three person same-sex marriage occured in Thailand on Valentines Day, 2015.
- A 2013 Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was heralded by polygamy groups who see same-sex marriage as an opportunity to normalize their relationships as well.
- Fred Berlin, a psychiatrist from John's Hopkins School of Medicine, argued in 2011 for "acceptance and compassion for people who are attracted to minors" at a symposium declaring pedophilia is just one more alternative sexual orientation.
So now they'll have to lengthen that acronym to LBGTQIAP (P for either pedophilia or predator. Take your pick).
What's my point? There are standards. Not because the church declares it, but because God's Word does. The standards of marriage could not be any clearer in regards to what is and what is not a marriage:
- He made them male and female (Genesis 1:27)
- Marriage is between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24)
- Marriage is used by God to bring forth children (Malachi 2:15)
None of these standards leave any room for a redefinition of marriage, especially by any organization that defines people by 1 of 7 sexual designations.
Let us as believers, share not only God's definitions, but God's salvation. Let the lost know that God is not simply calling on them for new behaviors, but a new life in Jesus Christ if they will turn from their sins and accept his forgiveness and leading for the rest of their lives.
In CHRIST's time, there were all kinds of sin and wickedness. It existed significantly in the Roman empire. Yet, JESUS did nothing to address. HE never suggested or modeled a notion that Christians define "acceptable" for those who are not Christians. HE in not way mentored HIS people to go to secular governments.
ReplyDeleteBecause, when Christianity took over enough of a nation, it was then made a part of the government. From that point on, the church no longer followed the plan JESUS had set down. From that point on, the Christian church was no longer what could be defined as Christian. Because, from that point on, it didn't follow the leading of The CHRIST.
We define our terms based on the Bible. The world does not.