DOMA: Gay Marriages Miss the House in Rhode Island

A small DOMA victory happened in Rhode Island, and that is “Gay Marriages could not pass the House." Edith Ajello, a prominent Providence progressive, admited that the proposed bill fell short of the required number of 38 votes by at least to 6-8 needed to pass the Rhode Island House.

This was speculated to be one that rivals could easily take to the bank by some same-sex advocates.  Furthermore, even Senate members are somewhat perplexed as to why they should be pressed to vote on a bill with a public outcry on a bill believed to be already dead on arrival in Senate.  Senator Robert Flaherty, D-Warwick remarked, “The Senate’s not going to pass.” Continuing he classified the action as an "exercise in futility."

So as you can see this is yet another great victory within DOMA’s reach.  While we celebrate at this moment there is still a lot of work to be done.  As Marriage Equality Rhode Island is still promising its supporters that the bill will still pass some time this year. However, please know that your pledge of monetary or verbal support is making a huge difference!

Prince William Wedding Day Jitters



Prince William and Kate

 It was in recent news, how even Prince William has been suffering from pre-wedding day jitters to his sweetheart and soon to be Princess Kate Middleton.

In a recent interview with Good Morning America, Wills spoke about his nervousness on his upcoming nuptials scheduled for April 29th.  This brief interview tells the short story --about his work as an air resue pilot, his wedding day and even his bachelor party.  Therefore, pray for Prince William and Kate as they prepare for their very BIG and royal wedding day and as they stand before millions.

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The Emergence of Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriages

There was a time when homosexuality was not as public as it has become now.  At one time, it was viewed as shameful and grave sexual misconduct.  This behavior was often kept hidden, and kept in the closet, so to speak, by those engaged in this type of lifestyle.  However, now homosexuality and elesbianism has become up close, and personal.  Furthermore, it is a controversial issue that has been flooding the headlines, and regrettably this type of lifestyle has touched the holy institution of MARRIAGE.

In recent years, states in America has been legislating and performing wedding ceremonies for gays and lesbians, which is widely known today as same-sex marriages.  So why is this happening and becoming prevalent in a once Christian America?  It is because homosexuality is no longer regarded and viewed by a multitude of people, such as the president, federal judges, secular as well as some Christian denominations, as to what it truly is and that is a SIN.  This is what can be labeled ladies and gentlemen as religious tolerance or indifference and it is only continuing to spread as many toss up their hands in willful compromise.

A classic example of compromise, I believe can be seen when a popular Christian owned ebusiness known as eHarmony, underwent a legal battle against a New Jersey man who accused the company back in 2008 of discrimination for not including and matching same-sex partners. Consequently, eHarmony, which was launched in 2000 and widely recognized and heralded as the No.1 Trusted Relationship Service Provider, decided to settle and end the legal battle, and as of today likewise provides gay dating services.  While some may call the allowance and acceptance of same-sex unions as progression, I can only classify it as a moral regression by which the Lord will once again have to judge the world.

Respect For Marriage Act is to Respect Sin

The Respect For Marriage Act does not truly hold or have a respect for the institution of marriage as its name appears to suggest, and in this post you will discover why.  First of all, what is it and where is it originating from?

This 'would be law' is being proposed, and sponsored by a Senator in California, Dianne Feinstein.  Furthermore, what The Respect For Marriage Act is hoping to legislate into law, if able to successfully repeal DOMA through Congress, is that "same-sex couples - if married in a state that recognizes their unions - would be eligible for federal benefits such as Social Security and survivor benefits, etc."

While the proposal of this law may appear to sound noble and for the benefit of the underdog, and that is the gay, lesbian, and homosexual community and their recognition by federal law of same-sex marriages or unions, it really is NOT.

First of all, The Respect For Marriage Act has NO respect for God, because it has no respect for biblical and traditional marriage as declared, instituted, and set forth in the Constitution of His Word by Him---THE HOLY BIBLE and, thus, in its efforts to legislate this apparent law upon repealing DOMA, proves to only demonstrate and legitimize a respect of willful sin (i.e. homosexuality) by mankind.

Regrettably, 15 years since passing the DOMA LAW, peoples beliefs and values has likewise been on a moral and spiritual decline.  And if the Pew Poll is accurate - 45% of adults now support same-sex marriages while 46% oppose it.  However, what this suggests is NOT any type of advancement in our society, but rather a digression, as multitudes of people have allowed themselves to become tolerant of what the Bible clearly categorizes as SIN, and furthermore CONDEMNS, likewise compromising God's truth.

Finally, supporting The Respect For Marriage Act or any type of immoral or ungodly behavior of any kind is to likewise respect and promote what has been biblically classified as sin, and will prove in the end to not be for the overall good of humankind, but rather to its ultimate detriment.

Defend DOMA: Take the Challenge For Marriage

This is a clarion call going out to ALL supporters of traditional and canonical marriage.  As outlined and set forth in the divine constitution of the Holy Bible, the Creator declares that marriage is His design and is to be between one man and one woman only. Furthermore, scripture clearly and fully supports this law known as DOMA, because Section 3 clearly reflects the LORD's divine mandate and law concerning men and women who decide to marry.  Yet, with Obama's recent decision or better yet betrayal concerning DOMA, there are now many challenges that lie ahead.  Nevertheless, we can all still make a difference. 

So I invite you to join us by likewise signing up to take the challenge for marriage and thus support DOMA with either a one time financial gift or a small monthly gift.  Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated.  For we should all participate and do what we can as servants of the Lord our God to make out voices heard by taking the necessary action to help enable the appropriate officials to continue in the fight to legally enforce this law.  Afterall, we don't need a LEGALIZED Sodom and Gomorrah in America nor the world for that matter.

ALL MARRIAGE CHAMPIONS who wish to take the Marriage Challenge and lend their financial support of $1 or more or whatever gift: Visit:  http://www.2010marriagechallenge.com/

President Obama Just Says No To DOMA



Photograph by Zimbio

 President Barack Obama has just said NO to DOMA.  In February of this year our U.S. leader finally took off the DOMA Mask that he has been masquarding behind since entering the White House. Revealing his true thoughts and intentions where DOMA is concerned, Obama has declared and asserted it to be "unconstitutional."

Whereas many may think President Obama has suddenly done an about face where this 1996 federal law is concerned, we beg to differ.  In our opinion, we believe that the President has known since entering office that he had NO real intention of allowing the federal government to continue in its efforts of re-enforcing and backing DOMA. Thus, this law no longer has his or the federal government's full support or allegiance and furthermore, it was inevitable and only a matter of time before he would finally stop the charade altogether.

Several sources have cited the President as saying "he was still grappling with the issue...his feelings were still evolving." Yet, Obama did not appear to be grappling with the issue when campaigning and running for office when listening to his so-called eloquent speeches.  Maybe, he had not read Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act at that time.  Regardless, the President has definitely had a paradigm shift. 

Consequently, it would be wise for the people of America to heed these words from the Holy Bible, and that is "a double minded man is unstable in all of his ways" and maybe it is high time the American people stop grappling with the issue on whether to re-elect him as president or not.  After all, President Obama promised CHANGE and we've seen the negative effects and consequences of it, and you can bet there is more on the near horizon too, especially with him behind the helm.


Sources:

• voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2011/02/obama_and_doma.html

• www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/07

Myths About Marriage and Long Life

Will You Marry Me?

On a lighter side, we thought you might enjoy taking this brief quiz concerning two possible myths surrounding marriage, whether you are currently enjoying marital bliss or are single and on the prowl.

1. To raise the chances of a long life, women should get married. Myth or On the Money?

2. To raise the chances of a long life, men should get married. Myth or On the Money?

First, before providing the answers to these questions , let's just look at a few scriptural references on what the Bible has to say about living a long life and its association with that of being married. First in Genesis 2, we discover that God created the woman for the purpose of being a "help meet" for man. 

• In Genesis 2:18 the Lord says that "is is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet (i.e. suitable and opposite) for him."  So the institution of marriage was established by the Lord and not by man. 
• Proverbs 5:18 likewise encourages "husbands to rejoice with the wife of their youth."
• I Corinthians Chapter 7, Paul encourages the single person where marriage or not being married is concerned.  It reads, "every person has his/her proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that." This means that whether you're single or married it is a gift of God.

So what does the Bible say about long life and its connection with marriage, if anything?

• The only thing that I have read is that children are instructed to "honor and obey father and mother: that their days may be long upon the land." (Exodus 20)
• Also, in Psalm 91:14-15 we read about those who "set their love upon the Lord and know his Name does He promise to satisfy with long life."
• And in Psalm 90:10 tells us that our "days are 70 years of age; and if by reason of strength they be 80 years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away."

Well with that said, let's get on to the answers to these two intriguing questions.

And the Answer is ...

Question 1: Myth. The Longevity Project clearly revealed that single women and divorced women often stayed healthy without a husband.

Question 2: Maybe On theMoney. Men who were suited to marriage, and who got and stayed married, lived longest. But men who got divorced, especially if they then remained unmarried, were at very high risk of dying. Remember, 100% of divorces begin with marriage.

However, as far as the Bible is concerned, it does not explicitly state whether marriage adds longevity or not.  Yet, something KEY to remember is that a "happy heart is like a medicine" and maybe men are much happier and healthier when they are living in a state of marital bliss.


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