More Than Semantics

[Jermyn Davidson]

Our President's announcement to endorse gay marriage does not shock me. The Democrat Party is the party of inclusionism, while the Republican party is unable to shake their identity as the party of exclusionism. However, I find our President's personal endorsement of this wickedness to be personally detestable and sad.

He is the President of the United States of America and we have fellow citizens of all faiths, creeds, no faith, and a variety of lifestyles living in this great nation as neighbors. I am not against the notion of "civil unions" for gay couples. It is only fitting that a country that epitomizes fairness and equality provide legal protections for her citizens who have not forfeited their right to the pursuit of happiness.

America was founded by Christians, but America has never been a theocracy and by the Grace of GOD, we will never be a theocracy. Still, the term "marriage" in America has always been sacrosanct. For most people, the term "marriage" has always indicated a loving and committed relationship between a man and a woman-- in the sight of and to be honored by GOD. There has always been a certain sanctity to the term "marriage" for Christians and even for most non-Christian Americans.

For an individual to endorse or promote the notion of "gay marriage" is considered a blasphemy of the original intent and purpose of marriage in the first place!

While it is the role of government to ensure that all Americans have their rights protected, it is the role of Christians to be separated from this world and it's sinful way of thinking. As long as I am a Christian, I will never agree that "gay marriage" is either good or right.

Government sanctioned "civil unions" for homosexuals is completely understandable, and necessary-- given how our country has evolved. Our President's personal endorsement of "gay marriage" is an attack to my Christian sensibilities that I will not attempt to explain away.


President Obama, I think you have been a good President, but I am unable to support you any further.