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The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son

Introduction             God knows what’s been playing inside our minds every minute and every second of our whole life, but do we really know what’s playing inside his? Do we really know what His plans are for us and how He thinks of us as a person? Does it matter with Him if we are gay or straight? Do we need to be criticized all the time just because of our sexual preferences? Is it more inhuman and violating against the law of God? Do the irrational philosophies occupying our minds enough to serve as a basis of such accusations and judgments that we tend to impose to the other member of the society? If we think that being homosexuality is evil then what do we think we are right at this moment of our life?             When we were a child, none of us know what path leads to us and what direction we’re going to take. As much as possible, we are all provided with good examples so that in the future we will become a better person. We adapted the fact between the difference of the good and evil but as time goes by, as we become mature enough to understand things, we become more curious about what life really is. We savor every moment of our freedom. We haven’t notice that some of the things that we are into are definitely beyond our control and by that time we already realize that we’re slowly losing track. Obviously, we are the one making choices for ourselves. And whatever our choices may be, we must consider that in the end what matter is that we’ve become what God want us to be. A person who has patience, trust, humility and faith regarding what gender he has. Pretenders or Sinners             In this world of sin, everyday, we are always engage with different circumstances in life. Apparently, such cruelty includes a lot of deprivation and degradation of our being especially in the case of the gays and lesbian in the community. Never wonder how painful such insults being thrown upon them? These people are also human. There are still part of the society and still a son of God. How can we manage to treat them as they are the source of all the mess? We tend to see things only on the side that is favorable for us. But what if we are the one who’s into their shoes? Do we have enough courage to face the world everyday with positive views?             All of us here are sinners. All of us violated the word of God. We’ve already lost our innocence since we’ve committed ourselves to the earthly doings that we’ve all been craving for. It is part of our everyday lives that we encounter the continuous battle between right and wrong. We’ve been struggling so hard for it but the fact they we’re only humans indicates that we are weak to fight these urges. Most of the time, we end up losing because we’ve always landed on the wrong side. And although we know that it is wrong, we still find ourselves so inclined into it up to the point that we are all hooked up to the addictive taste of sin.             But who are the sinners? Who are the real ones and who are the pretenders? Is being gay a sin? Is being in love with the same sex is? Is that really a crime? Can’t they have the right to raised there own family? More and more debates are already done regarding this complicated matter. And it is always summed up to a not so anticipated ending. The opinion of every one is weigh systematically. Some agrees and others don’t. But when will the argument stops? What is really the appropriate decision for it? Should religion tackle a deeper understanding to it as well as the government? Won’t God be able to forgive them? It was no surprise that a lot of queries were produced every time this topic is involved, especially if the word marriage and homosexual takes place.                                                Pleasure and Passion                                                            The sacrament of marriage usually acts as a seal that binds two people together who both came from two different worlds. They voluntarily addressed their selves in this consecrated element of the church to unite them as “one flesh”. But what if the marriage is going to be with the same sex? Does the same concept retain? Most of the churches objects to the same sex marriages because for them it is not only a violation of human right but as well as a violation of the law of God. The concept of the word homosexuality in the mind of most people simply means erotic attractions and immeasurable sexual activities among the same gender. Their idea about the third sex becomes too limited and narrow. They have concluded already that it will only be a cause of much destruction to the morality of the individuals. In some point, they are right. But how about the other members of the third sex who is not include in that category? What about the other members of the third sex who still believes in the idea of a long-term relationship and the idea of the sacredness of marriage? Can’t we remove the concept in our minds that gays and lesbians are only meant for sexual pleasures and not for a stable relationship that opposite sex can have? Again, where is the equality of rights here? They haven’t done anything wrong except for the fact that they been in love with the person of the same gender.   Forgiven or Rotten             
Arial">The bible says, God created man for woman and woman for man, but even in the bible shows that there are also gays in the early period of time. Actually, God didn’t hate the gays and lesbian persons itself; He hates the wrong doings of them. They’ve been associated always with lust and sex that’s why it creates a negative connotation to most of the people as well as in the churches. Just like a straight man and woman, they have also committed a sin but it doesn’t mean that they need to be condemned for the rest or their lives just because of their chosen sexual preferences. Everyone who have sinned against the law of God deserves a second chance because God is always willing to forgive. He still considers every one of us His son and He will always lay his forgiving hand on us. In Gods perception, there is equality among His people. God cares for everybody and even with the homosexuals. He also teaches us to care for others and by that, maybe He can accept the fact about same sex marriage as long as the relationship between the persons was based on the Gods teachings. A rotten fruit may look and smell awful but soon it will become a new plant that will bear fruits. Let us remember that behind the obscurity there will always be a positive thing that will happen. Conclusion             
Arial">Gay and lesbian, man and woman…are all humans. They may differ regarding their gender, their ability, their behavior and point of view; nonetheless in the eyes of God they are still equal. We should pay respect to each other as part of the virtues of God teachings. Although there are still a lot of disapproval that arises within the same sex marriage, as Christianity stood up for their beliefs that this act is immoral while others are still fighting that members of the third sex should be free from criticize. At the end of all the arguments and confrontations within this issue, what really matter is the attitude and behavior of the person. It is how he deals with his everyday life, his relationship with his family, friends, co-employees and very important his relationship with God. Regarding the gender, it is how he complies with all the things around him.                       References   Anonymous.(2004).12 Reasons.Retrieved June 25, 2008,from http://grove.ufl.edu/~ggsa?gaymarriage.html   Bidstrup, S.(2004). Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives. Retrieved June 25, 2008,from http://www.bidstrup.com/marriage.htm   ECLA Churchwide Assembly (2002).ECLA Studies on Sexuality.Journey Together Part 1, Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://www.ecla.org.   Greenspann, F.E.(2002).Homosexuality and the Bible.CCAR Journal:A Reform Jewish Quarterly.Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://data.ccarnet.org/journal/1102fg.pdf   Homosexuality.(2008). Encyclopedia,Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://www.encyclopedia.com   Johnson,W.S.(2006),Same Gender Relationships in the Church: Seven Theological View Points,   Kennedy, J.W.(2003).Ruling Threatens family,Christian Leaders Say,Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://pentecostalevangel.org/news2003/4658_ruling.cfm   Shuenemeyer, M. (2008).Marriage Equality. Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://www.ucc.org/lgbt/marriage/   Same Sex Marriages, civil unions and domestic partnership. (n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marr.htm   Same Sex Marriage. (2008). Encyclopedia,Retrieved June 25, 2008, from http://www.encyclopedia.com           Credit:ivythesis.typepad.com

The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son

Introduction God knows what’s been playing inside our minds every minute and every second of our whole life, but do we really k...

The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son

The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son Introduction             God knows what’s been playing inside our minds every minute and every second of our whole life, but do we really know what’s playing inside his? Do we really know what His plans are for us and how He thinks of us as a person? Does it matter with Him if we are gay or straight? Do we need to be criticized all the time just because of our sexual preferences? Is it more inhuman and violating against the law of God? Do the irrational philosophies occupying our minds enough to serve as a basis of such accusations and judgments that we tend to impose to the other member of the society? If we think that being homosexuality is evil then what do we think we are right at this moment of our life?             When we were a child, none of us know what path leads to us and what direction we’re going to take. As much as possible, we are all provided with good examples so that in the future we will become a better person. We adapted the fact between the difference of the good and evil but as time goes by, as we become mature enough to understand things, we become more curious about what life really is. We savor every moment of our freedom. We haven’t notice that some of the things that we are into are definitely beyond our control and by that time we already realize that we’re slowly losing track. Obviously, we are the one making choices for ourselves. And whatever our choices may be, we must consider that in the end what matter is that we’ve become what God want us to be. A person who has patience, trust, humility and faith regarding what gender he has. Pretenders or Sinners             In this world of sin, everyday, we are always engage with different circumstances in life. Apparently, such cruelty includes a lot of deprivation and degradation of our being especially in the case of the gays and lesbian in the community. Never wonder how painful such insults being thrown upon them? These people are also human. There are still part of the society and still a son of God. How can we manage to treat them as they are the source of all the mess? We tend to see things only on the side that is favorable for us. But what if we are the one who’s into their shoes? Do we have enough courage to face the world everyday with positive views?             All of us here are sinners. All of us violated the word of God. We’ve already lost our innocence since we’ve committed ourselves to the earthly doings that we’ve all been craving for. It is part of our everyday lives that we encounter the continuous battle between right and wrong. We’ve been struggling so hard for it but the fact they we’re only humans indicates that we are weak to fight these urges. Most of the time, we end up losing because we’ve always landed on the wrong side. And although we know that it is wrong, we still find ourselves so inclined into it up to the point that we are all hooked up to the addictive taste of sin.             But who are the sinners? Who are the real ones and who are the pretenders? Is being gay a sin? Is being in love with the same sex is? Is that really a crime? Can’t they have the right to raised there own family? More and more debates are already done regarding this complicated matter. And it is always summed up to a not so anticipated ending. The opinion of every one is weigh systematically. Some agrees and others don’t. But when will the argument stops? What is really the appropriate decision for it? Should religion tackle a deeper understanding to it as well as the government? Won’t God be able to forgive them? It was no surprise that a lot of queries were produced every time this topic is involved, especially if the word marriage and homosexual takes place.                                                Pleasure and Passion                                                            The sacrament of marriage usually acts as a seal that binds two people together who both came from two different worlds. They voluntarily addressed their selves in this consecrated element of the church to unite them as “one flesh”. But what if the marriage is going to be with the same sex? Does the same concept retain? Most of the churches objects to the same sex marriages because for them it is not only a violation of human right but as well as a violation of the law of God. The concept of the word homosexuality in the mind of most people simply means erotic attractions and immeasurable sexual activities among the same gender. Their idea about the third sex becomes too limited and narrow. They have concluded already that it will only be a cause of much destruction to the morality of the individuals. In some point, they are right. But how about the other members of the third sex who is not include in that category? What about the other members of the third sex who still believes in the idea of a long-term relationship and the idea of the sacredness of marriage? Can’t we remove the concept in our minds that gays and lesbians are only meant for sexual pleasures and not for a stable relationship that opposite sex can have? Again, where is the equality of rights here? They haven’t done anything wrong except for the fact that they been in love with the person of the same gender.   Forgiven or Rotten             The bible says, God created man for woman and woman for man, but even in the bible shows that there are also gays in the early period of time. Actually, God didn’t hate the gays and lesbian persons itself; He hates the wrong doings of them. They’ve been associated always with lust and sex that’s why it creates a negative connotation to most of the people as well as in the churches. Just like a straight man and woman, they have also committed a sin but it doesn’t mean that they need to be condemned for the rest or their lives just because of their chosen sexual preferences. Everyone who have sinned against the law of God deserves a second chance because God is always willing to forgive. He still considers every one of us His son and He will always lay his forgiving hand on us. In Gods perception, there is equality among His people. God cares for everybody and even with the homosexuals. He also teaches us to care for others and by that, maybe He can accept the fact about same sex marriage as long as the relationship between the persons was based on the Gods teachings. A rotten fruit may look and smell awful but soon it will become a new plant that will bear fruits. Let us remember that behind the obscurity there will always be a positive thing that will happen. Conclusion             Gay and lesbian, man and woman…are all humans. They may differ regarding their gender, their ability, their behavior and point of view; nonetheless in the eyes of God they are still equal. We should pay respect to each other as part of the virtues of God teachings. Although there are still a lot of disapproval that arises within the same sex marriage, as Christianity stood up for their beliefs that this act is immoral while others are still fighting that members of the third sex should be free from criticize. At the end of all the arguments and confrontations within this issue, what really matter is the attitude and behavior of the person. It is how he deals with his everyday life, his relationship with his family, friends, co-employees and very important his relationship with God. Regarding the gender, it is how he complies with all the things around him.                           Credit:ivythesis.typepad.com

The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son

The Sinner, the Skeptic and the Son Introduction God knows what’s been playing inside our minds every minute and every secon...

CHRISTIANITY AND GAY MARRIAGE

Gay Marriages: Forbidden     “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”   - Genesis 2:24     Introduction The same sex marriage have been a long time argument in our society, however there are still no basis on how to resolve this discussion. As time as goes by, homosexuals have become more accepted especially in the western culture. In fact, some countries are sanctioning the marriage between same sex couples. However, due to the immorality of some same sex couples, many Christian groups still refuse the blessing for the same sex marriage.               Christians based there teachings in the bible and they believe that God impose marriage only between man and woman. The bible says, God created man for woman and woman for man and their unity will beget offspring that will serve as God’s blessing to them.  God didn’t hate the gays and lesbian persons itself; He hates the wrong doings of them. The homosexual conduct of each individual is the one referred to as the sin. Although not all gays and lesbians are inclined with such practices still, most of them have been associated always with lust and sex that’s why it creates a negative connotation for most of the people as well as in the churches.              Besides the continuing legalizations of the same sex unions in different countries, still the religious groups consider same sex marriages an abhorrent act against Gods’ scriptures in the bible. Same Sex Relationships             Two people of the same sex having a romantic relationship have become a subject for discrimination and prejudice over the past decades. They tend to suffer a lot of unfavorable opinion not only from other people in the society but as well as from their own family. The reason to this is that most people find gay and lesbians the source of the immoral behaviors in our society. The term sex is always inclined with homosexuality. This idea has been pierce in the mind of most people. Individuals who are inclined to same sex relationships are fonder of doing such deviant behaviors regarding sex. There expression of love is obviously more unusual that’s why they are being convicted immoral. The conviction regarding this sexual misconduct led Christian groups to decline the implementation of same sex marriages.              Another criticism about the same sex relationships is that it is more prone to cause of the sexually transmitted disease such as genital herpes, anal cancer and AIDS. Although in some instances, both heterosexual and homosexual exercise pervert ness. The sexual activity between both men and both women has still a higher possibility to acquire such diseases.  Serious medical consequences are part of this relationship. (2008)             Christians View on Marriage             Basically, most Christian groups take marriage to be normal and proper and consider it as an epitome of mutuality. Their objection about gay marriages is merely because God is the only one that proclaims and ordains the institution of marriage. The sacrament of marriage usually acts as a seal that binds two people together who both came from two different worlds. They voluntarily addressed their selves in this consecrated element of the church to unite them as “one flesh”. But what if the marriage is going to be with the same sex? Does the same concept retain? Most of the churches objects to the same sex marriages because for them it is not only a violation of human right but as well as a violation of the law of God. The concept of the word homosexuality in the mind of most people simply means erotic attractions and immeasurable sexual activities among the same gender. Their idea about the third sex becomes too limited and narrow. They have concluded already that it will only be a cause of much destruction to the morality of the individuals. In some point, they are right, but how about the other members of the third sex who is not included in that category? What about the other members of the third sex who still believes in the idea of a long-term relationship and the idea of the sacredness of marriage?             The answer to these questions is simple, be a true Christian. Disregard evil ways pertaining to the same sex relationship. This is what they considered sins against God hence He doesn’t condemn gays and lesbian. Christianity is all about being the followers of God and they promote love, peace, mercy and compassion. As a shepherd, an individual must repent his sins and be a true follower of Christianity through committing his life to God.             This is a serious matter to all religious sect especially Christians but they stand for what they believe for and according to the Church of Christ in God Inc., they aim to preserve the present definition of marriage as being the legal union of a man and woman. They stick to their opinion that gay marriage are not to be allowed within their church premises because deviant behavior of same sex couples are such violations against their religion. There church has already declared an objection against it despite of the prevalent acceptance of same sex unions. (]2008)             . The same is true among other Christian groups. Marriage is just one of the most significant institutions in our culture. Better maintain its sacredness as it is Gods will. They are also found homosexual couples lacking the capabilities to raise a child. Although they can adopt, things will only grew complicated among them. The values and discipline that should be imparted with their kids may seem to be not applicable because in the first place, the family structure is not in the usual norm of the society. They are afraid that the children are the one who will suffer all the consequences regarding the same sex unions.   Conclusion             The prevalence on the acceptance of the same sex marriage has been renowned by most western countries. In fact, just last month Norway has become the first country in the world that acquires same sex marriage and at the same time handed them the right to adopt and receive artificial inseminations. Equal terms are given to them just like with heterosexuals. More and more country are now open to the concept of same sex marriages as they provide legal recognitions on same sex couples. Approximately, there are already 30 countries that recognize civil unions among same sex couples. However, it still remains statistically insignificant worldwide. (2008, ¶ 4)             Apparently, in contrary with the principles of Christian churches. They still refuse to sanction marriages among gays and lesbians.  The establishment of marriage is sacred and divine and God only allow this sacrament between two opposite genders, the man and woman. Although the same sex couples still argues with their equal right among churches, the Christianity still stood up for their beliefs that these people, the gays and lesbians should get rid of their indecent behaviors and practices. Gay is unnatural sex. God only created man and woman. Therefore, marriage is only for them.              Another thing is that gays and lesbian couples wouldn’t be an ideal parent for a child. It would create a deeper complication regarding the environment of the child as he grows old. The union of a man and a woman gives them the potential to bear a child as this child is a gift from the Lord. Christians believes that the marriage between man and woman is efficient for procreation of mankind.                Gay and lesbian, man and woman…are all humans. They may differ regarding their gender, their ability, their behavior and point of view; nonetheless in the eyes of God they are still equal. We should pay respect to each other as part of the virtues of God teachings. However, most of the individuals are getting more inclined to the things that will satisfy them more without considering the morality of the act. Hence, this will only lead them to temptations and obscurity.             At the end of all the arguments and confrontations within this issue, questions were remained unanswerable. Most discussions pertaining to religion results vagueness, opinions are massive, both are quite considerable. However, Christian groups remain influential component of God’s doctrine and a lot of people remain loyal to their religion.  It only follows the rule that they are afraid to suffer the consequences regarding the immorality of such behavior cause by same sex relationships. Marriage is a holy sacrament. They should take it always into consideration. Anyway, civil unions are starting getting its way in most part of the world. It recognized equal rights and benefits among homosexual. Therefore at this point in time, it would be the more appropriate form of legality for their union.                         References     Credit:ivythesis.typepad.com

CHRISTIANITY AND GAY MARRIAGE

Gay Marriages: Forbidden “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall bec...

The legalisation of same sex marriages

Same sex marriage is characterized as the joining together between spouses of the similar sex acknowledged legally like the vows of a conventional marriage. Gay right’s advocates have been aggressively pursuing for years the entitlement to have their homosexual relationships legitimized in the court of law. This theme has been analysed from media units to the legislative branch, with an imminent decision from the Supreme Court in the probable future. Liberal nations and metropolitans like San Francisco have brought about a excursion of homosexual couples making the most of the opportunity to have their relationships legitimized, consequently legitimizing the couples’ bond. Only rulings from diverse state’s laws have stopped different municipalities from pursuing their acknowledgment of these same sex marriages. Passionate debates are only aimed at turning into a much heated debate as gay rights advocates swear to contend with and struggle to the end for their entitlement to have their relationships acknowledged like those of traditional marriages. They consider acknowledgment in the court of law would be the foremost initial step in relieving unconstructive predisposition that gay relationships accept in society altogether. A lot of hardcore conservatives look at this as an effort at legitimizing the homosexual subculture to the public.   The standard meaning of marriage in English law is by Lord Penzance in the lawsuit of Hyde v Hyde (1866) LR 1 P & D 130,133. It states that marriage is, “the voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.” Given that this case was determined in 1866 positions and moral insights have turn out to be more liberal. Traditionally, the Church of England Book of Common Prayer of 1662 affirmed that the first reason for which matrimony was established was, ‘the procreation of children,’ something which had been announced at marriage ceremonies in the past years. Nonetheless the more contemporary approach now provides more stress on mutual society, help and comfort that one should have of each other. (Bellinger v Bellinger (2003) UKHL 21.   This condition of the above stated case states that the marriage has to be one of a heterosexual character. Section 11(C) of the Nullity of Marriage Act 197 states that a marriage is invalid unless the parties are correspondingly, ‘male and female.’ In the milestone lawsuit of Corbett v Corbett (1970) 2 All ER 33, the petitioner wanted a statement that a ceremony of marriage involving himself and the respondent is not binding and of no consequence for the reason that the respondent, at the occasion of the ritual was an individual of male sexual category.   The judge stated in the verdict that the question which is required to be asked is the connotation of ‘woman’ in marriage. The decisive factor has to be biological. This means that the law have to take on, in the first place, the initial three of the doctors condition, specifically the chromosomal, gonadal and genital experiments, and if all three are matching, decide the sex for the point of marriage for that reason, and pay no attention to any operative intercession. He concluded that the respondent is not a female for the point of marriage but is a natural male and has been so ever since birth. Thus, he declared the marriage void.   This standard was complied with in the recent case of Bellinger v Bellinger. The respondent is a post-operative trans-sexual who has undergone a marriage with the other party. This had occurred months following an operation to get rid of her testicles and penis and she had a mock penis produced. She was unimpeded by the said party in asking a statement from the Court that the marriage was legitimate under English law. The applicant was collectively rejected by the House of Lords as English law does not acknowledge any alteration of gender. The petitioner similarly demanded, in the alternative, for a statement, under s4 of the Human Rights Act 1998, that s11(c) of the MCA 1973 was unable to coexist with Articles 8 and 12 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950.   The House of Lords did awarded the appealed statement of incompatibility under the Human Rights Act of 1998. This decision in Bellinger followed the verdict in Goodwin v UK (2002) 35 EHRR 447 on this concern. The European Court of Human Rights stated that, an examination of matching biological features can no longer be influential in refuting legal acknowledgment to the change of gender of a post-operative trans-sexual. It discovered that no good reason for excluding the trans-sexual from taking pleasure from the right to get married under any conditions. This verdict stated that s11(c) of the MCA 1973 is not compatible with Articles 8 and 12 of the HRA 1998.   In addition, the Government has declared that it aspires to issue a draft bill in the imminent future making it likely for trans-sexual individuals to be lawfully distinguished in their obtained gender, and consequently to get married in that gender. Substantive laws will pursue when Parliamentary time permits. Legal acknowledgment will similarly make it likely for trans-sexual individuals to get hold of new birth certificates and acquire the state pension at the suitable age.     Credit:ivythesis.typepad.com

The legalisation of same sex marriages

Same sex marriage is characterized as the joining together between spouses of the similar sex acknowledged legally like the vows of a con...

The legalisation of same sex marriages

The legalisation of same sex marriages

Same sex marriage is characterized as the joining together between spouses of the similar sex acknowledged legally like the vows of a con...

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