Preserving the Institution of Marriage

Rhoni · #1 10-10-2007, 08:13 AM

Today while traveling to work I was listening to WORD FM 100.7 in Dallas. Focus on the Family with Dr. James Dobson was having open discussion with Chuck Coleson, Maggie Gallaugher, & Robbie [didn't catch the last name] from Princeton, New Jersey. The topic, title of thread, discussed the legislative work in the State of New Jersey. A millionaire has contributed $15,000,000.00 to distroy the lives of those in office who would be pro-marriage, not by attacking their stand against legalized Gay & Lesbian marriages/unions [the total population in America of Gays & Lesbians only being approx. 2%], but finding out where they are sensitive and going after them where it hurts.

The problem with the Gay & Lesbian agenda is not that it is so important that marriage between same sexes are legalized, because very few of them want to marry, but if legalized it would change the social institution of marriage as we know it, and it will also bind the hand of our religious freedom in this country. Those who preach against or teach against such would be labeled as 'discriminatory', or 'bigots' just like other bigots and would be ostracisized from any governmental office as well as tying the hands of our religous freedom in America which was what our country was founded on.

This subject touched the core of me because, as a Christian, as a Marriage & Family Counselor, I promote and believe in God's law and the institution of marriage. We, as Christians/Apostolics cannot bury our heads in the proverbial sand any more. We cannot avoid conflict and say, "I'll stay out of politics or political isses" anymore. We cannot let the Passionate few who support the Gay and Lesbian Agenda change the God given social order of marriage and the home. We need the majority, with God on their side, to be Passionate and fight to stop what is happening in New Jersey which will affect other states. Our congressmen and legislators need for us to know that we are behind them and that we have a voice.

Pray about it. Let God talk to you. If you do not have a "call" to fight this, the devil and men will wear you out [just like anything else], but if you are called and God be for you...NOTHING can stand against you.

In God's Grip, Rhoni

For more information:

Nationformarriage.org

Charles Coleson's new book: God in Government

DividedThigh · #2 10-10-2007, 08:17 AM

good words rhoni, and so true, god help us if they are successful, lord dont let it happen, dt

Carpenter · #3 10-10-2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhoni

[the total population in America of Gays & Lesbians only being approx. 2%],

This is a political agenda to be sure, the majority of gays and Ls who desire to have their union formalized are only interested for purposes of spousal health and life insurance benefits. Very few of these types are monogamous and if they are it is not for very long.

Gayism is hand in hand with political liberalism, they are not content until they have jammed their agenda down the throats of those who disagree with them.

Trouvere · #4 10-10-2007, 10:08 AM

Sister Rhoni,
I am praying against it.Thanks for sharing this today.I work with many who are open homosexual as is our entire area.There is even a gay fest here.lv sis.c

Margies3 · #5 10-10-2007, 12:48 PM

Rhoni, I thought you left us for a while? What happened, didja miss us? LOL

Actually, I am very glad that you posted this. It is something we all need to really give some time and attention to. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

bishoph · #6 10-10-2007, 01:44 PM

Sis Rhoni, a very good thread! I believe this is one of the greatest issues facing us today, and most of the church world does not understand the huge impact this will have down the road if we do not rise to defend the institution of marriage.

I recently interviewed the director of a group in California who is pushing for same sex marriage, he has gathered hundreds of ministers to "sell" them on the merits of their agenda. He told me that they want the ability to be recognized civilly but not religiously as married couples. When I ask him about the legal issue the church would face he quickly changed the subject and refused to answer the question. If same sex marriage becomes legal, any church/minister who refuses to perform a wedding can be sue for discrimination, and eventually the laws will allow prosecution under hate crimes. We in the church had better wake up!

Trouvere · #7 10-10-2007, 03:57 PM

I do not agree with same sex marriage but I have to admit it's hard on the
children that are involved in these unions to get healthcare insurance.My friend from work was not able to get domestic coverage and the amount she would have to pay on her own for her son is an unbelievable amount on her pay amount.If they were able to add her and the child to the other partners
insurance it would be affordable but at present its not.So honestly when you
are looking at people who see no other option according to what has them bound you can understand why they would fight for recognition and healthcare coverage.I may not agree but I can understand.People bound by something they feel they have no control over and feel hopeless over do things that are not christian so with that in mind I try to remember where they are coming from.

Rhoni · #8 10-10-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpenter

This is a political agenda to be sure, the majority of gays and Ls who desire to have their union formalized are only interested for purposes of spousal health and life insurance benefits. Very few of these types are monogamous and if they are it is not for very long.

Gayism is hand in hand with political liberalism, they are not content until they have jammed their agenda down the throats of those who disagree with them.

The Gay and Lesbian community now can access insurance benefits through partners on the job so that isn't their agenda. Legalizing their marriages is not their agenda...getting even with the religious community and God [let me explain...the majority of those who consider themselves Gay, Bi-sexual, or Lesbian have been abused physically or sexually by a relative or close friend of the family]. Their agenda is to make religious people out to be the bigots and perpetrators of hate and shut our churches down with discrimination lawsuits, ect.

If they are more passionate about their cause than we are to preserve our religous freedom then America will change within the next two years and it will not be good. Come quickly Lord Jesus.

Sincerely, Rhoni

Rhoni · #9 10-10-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DividedThigh

good words rhoni, and so true, god help us if they are successful, lord dont let it happen, dt

The Lord uses women and men of faith to do his work on this earth. I said that to say...we can't just pray for the Lord to do something and just sit back on our laurels and wait...we have to act. We need to storm the gates of hell and take back what the enemy has stolen from us.

Rhoni · #10 10-10-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouvere

Sister Rhoni,
I am praying against it.Thanks for sharing this today.I work with many who are open homosexual as is our entire area.There is even a gay fest here.lv sis.c

The total population of GLB in the USA is only approx. 2%. But for the past 10 years, I have gone to college with them, to church with them, worked with and for them. Most of them are lovely people and my heart goes out to them for all the heartache they have had to endure to get to where they are.

I wish I knew exactly how to minister to them but until God enlightens me, I can only love them and fight their agenda without hating them.

Again, Sincerely, Rhoni