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Marriage in
America: ‘Man, Woman and God’ (NU, The Netherlands)
“Could this cost
Obama reelection? That isn’t impossible. … Republicans argue that America will
become a pool of irreversible moral decay if the plans of the president
continue. That sounds idiotic to Europeans. Have the Netherlands been struck
down by God’s wrath since we’ve allowed gay marriage? Well then!”
By Charles Groenhuijsen
Translated By Marion Pini
May 10, 2012
The
Netherlands – NU – Original Article (Dutch)
The greatest revulsion toward gay marriage exists among Americans
who live biblically-inspired lives.
And America has many such believers - particularly very
strict believers. Compared to these folks, the most serious people at the Evangelical
Broadcasting Group are a frivolous lot.
I think it’s splendid and fine by me that people want to
live that way. It wouldn’t be my choice, but in a free country like America,
everyone is free to believe or not believe. As far as I’m concerned, one should
be allowed to be very-much against gay marriage. No one should be forced to
enter a same-sex marriage. Long live freedom!
But what possesses such Americans to want to interfere in
other people’s lives - up to and including in the bedroom?
The amount of marriages that fail in America every year far
exceeds a million - that’s more than 3,000 a day! These are all heterosexuals
who get stuck in their God-given marriages. That is a very sad statistic.
Intolerable
Even sadder: Many homosexuals - often living together
perfectly happily and harmoniously for many years - are not allowed to marry.
Those biblical Christians have imagined that God seriously disapproves of this.
Their God - not mine! And not even the God of future gay couples …
However, due to the great influence of strict pastors and
ministers, the political debate regarding “gay marriage” has been utterly paralyzed
for years. They arrogantly impose their will on people who want to live differently
than themselves. That is detestable.
Obama
Has Barack Obama’s position on gay marriage fundamentally
changed anything? Yes and no.
Yes, because it was hitherto inconceivable that a president would
openly speak up for “same-sex marriage.” This message from the White House is a
landmark and a step toward equality for gay and straight.
Posted by Worldmeets.US
No, because it isn’t the president in Washington that can
decide to alter marriage laws, but the 50 U.S. states. Most states won’t allow
this to happen. The opposition is too great.
Privileges
Many gay men will have to shelve their wish to get married for
the time being. American Christians and their politician friends stand for
justice and equality (the Bible says many things worthy of consideration in
this regard) but those privileges only apply to heterosexuals.
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La Informacion, U.S.:
In Latin America, Only Argentine Leader Stands with Obama
Liberation, France:
Mr. Obama and Gay Marriage: ‘Courage’
Mail & Guardian, South Africa:
South Africa: Pride, Vigilance, on Gay Rights
Globa & Mail, Canada:
From Obama, a Bid to Broaden Stream of American Life
Toronto Star, Canada:
Obama Tilts Scales Toward Compassion and Equity
Macleans, Canada:
Obama Passes the Leadership Test
Irish Times, Ireland
Mr. Obama's 'Brave and Welcome' Move
Irish Examiner, Ireland: Let's Be Honest About How We Live Our Lives
Independent, U.K.:
'Full Marks' to President Barack Obama
Independent, U.K.:
At last, Obama Asks U.S. to Open Door to Acceptance
Guardian, U.K.
Obama's Historic Affirmation of Gay Marriage
Economist, U.K.: Good for Obama; But Bad for Gay Marriage
Telegraph, U.K.: Import of U.S. Culture War Backfires on Cameron
The decision by Barack Obama to now speak out for gay
marriage is brave but also risky. Will his Republican opponents use this to
their benefit? Could this cost Obama reelection? That isn’t impossible.
Moral decay
Republicans argue that America will become a pool of
irreversible moral decay if the plans of the president continue. That sounds idiotic
to Europeans. Have the Netherlands been struck down by God’s wrath since we’ve
allowed gay marriage? Well then!
But in the U.S. they swallow this story of a looming threat whole.
It is God’s word! It is not up for discussion. Or doubt.
After all, it is clearly written on the sign by the church:
“Man, woman and God.”
As long as you see signs like that along America’s roads,
gay men and women in the country will still have a lot to gain. Hopefully they have
some patience.
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