Comments on: Gay Marriage Part 2

By: Kent

Kent — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:59:21 +0000

Thank you for your comment, Jason. I always appreciate feedback on my blog, so I appreciate you interacting with the post. That being said, I’m not sure that you are following my argument. It’s not “civil unions today and gay marriage tomorrow”. It’s gay marriage today. We can’t just bury our heads in the sand and hope this issue goes away or scream bloody murder at anyone who is on the other side of the debate. Your attitude is one of the reasons why neither side is willing to talk to the other. I think we need to do better than just lobbing grenades at each other and seek a way to be at peace with all men…even gay marriage proponents.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:11:33 +0000

Sodomy is a sin. Sodomy used to be a felony. Sodomy is unhealthy. Nonetheless, Sodomy is now the height of fashion. It is all part of a homosexual agenda that working magificently.
Civil unions today. Gay marriage tomorrow. Bestiality and/or child brides in 50 years? I hope I’m wrong but I doubt that I am. Homosexual marriage was just as unthinkable 50 years ago.

By: Kent DelHousaye

Kent DelHousaye — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:28:53 +0000

Thanks, Melissa. This issue strikes close to home and found writing about it helpful for me. I’ve heard from many people who look at it the same way. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and comment.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:07:57 +0000

I finally got around to reading this, and I think it’s great. I really think we shoot ourselves in the proverbial foot as Christians when we present this hostile front to homosexuals and are so vocal in seeing that they are denied civil rights. I think if we are supportive in their fight for equal legal status, they will be more inclined to listen to us in the future. We should meet them where they’re at, love them where they’re at, and hopefully live by example, showing that there is indeed a better way and a better plan. What we’re doing now isn’t working. Thanks for being brave and honest with your convictions, Kent. I’m glad you wrote this.

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:19:09 +0000

Artie, I don’t think that Kent is saying that we–believers–should just go along with the wrong. What he is saying is that we should do our duty as citizens and believers and vote against gay marriage but to get into proverbial shouting match with gay marriage supporters is counterproductive to sharing God’s promise to His people.

Kent’s argument is rational and thoughtful. Trying to enforce morality on people who are not in relationship with Christ is going to be counterproductive. The sin is not in the marriage of homosexuals… it is in the act of homosexuality. People will sin no matter what laws are written to forbid them to sin. Giving them the same rights UNDER THE STATE as heterosexual marriages is not enabling the sin but simply loving the sinner. I do not see a problem with civil unions between homosexuality as long as the Church is not involved. The state should execute the will of the people, the Church should do the will of God.

By: Artie

Artie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:49:24 +0000

Thanks Kent, but winsome isn’t the word. You stated that gay marriage opponents would call this compromise, I agreed that describes it and you. Should we just go along with wrong since the culture is going to do it anyway? As Christians we should always stand firm for truth even if the culture doesn’t. Why should our culture stop us from voicing the truth without compromise? We shouldn’t expect our current culture to agree.
It isn’t just about stopping it. When those who want get out of that lifestyle seek refuge, where do they go?
We should be there with open arms loving and willing to lead them to Christ and a way out of a destructive lifestyle. But how will they know if we are so identified with our worldly culture because of our silence. Real agape love isn’t about popularity and silence about current cultural mores, it’s being loving enough to speak the truth whether we are liked or not or listened to or not.

By: Kent DelHousaye

Kent DelHousaye — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:06:40 +0000

Thanks, Artie, for reading my blog and for posting a comment. I figure you probably don’t know me because “compromise” wouldn’t accurately describe me. Though, I do hope that winsome would.
I would submit that my suggestion for resolution to this matter is not “appeasement” but wisdom about how to best live and conduct ourselves in an oppressive secular society. I think we can absolutely uphold God’s Word without compromise but expecting our worldly culture to do the same or even respect our convictions is naive.

By: Artie

Artie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:32:51 +0000

Yep, compromise is the correct word for you. As God’s people we should oppose any form of compromise with God’s word. It’s not about our ‘defeat for OUR ideals’. This is about principalities and powers of darkness, not dialoguing with “both sides”.
It’s about upholding GOD’S word without compromise.
I refuse to stand down on the wrong direction of my country. Christian or not, I’m still a citizen and as long as I am allowed to have a say in my country’s future, I’ll do what I can to STOP the wrong as long as I am not violating God’s word. News flash: we are already a culturally divided country. Appeasement to those who are wrong is never the answer.