“The Southern Baptist Convention overwhelmingly voted to call for the overturning of the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage.”
>It is difficult to comprehend how a religion that purports to represent God could endorse the discrimination and prejudice which the above vote indicates. Apparently neither you nor your congregation truly understand the tolerant, inclusive compassion that defines spiritual love and enlightenment. Your emphasis on sexual acts rather than the love and respect shared between homosexuals is not what the bible emphasizes. Your complete trust in ancient texts written by middle eastern males during a time of patriarchy rather than following the spirit of love within each of us is also questionable. In truth, homosexuality is common within God's creations:
“ While the exact reasons for homosexual behavior in animals are still being studied, scientists believe it can play a role in social bonding, strengthening relationships, and even co-parenting.
Dolphins, bonobos, lions, giraffes, and sheep are known for same-sex sexual behavior. Some male sheep exhibit a lifelong preference for other males. Penguins, albatrosses, and flamingos have been observed engaging in homosexual behaviors, including pair-bonding. Squid, snails, fruit flies, and roundworms also exhibit same-sex sexual behavior. Same-sex interactions have also been documented in reptiles like garter snakes and amphibians like the American toad. The prevalence of homosexual behavior in the animal kingdom challenges traditional views of sexuality and challenges the notion that it is unnatural."
As the Creator of all things and the giver of free will to humans, Love is the reason we are here. Compassion for humanity and other life forms is why we are here. To spread joy and acceptance rather than hate and division are why we are here. Lofty goals which your beliefs do not embrace, no matter how you attempt to justify them with biblical references. The separation of church and state exists for the precise purpose of preventing the bigotry of some religious beliefs. The government does not force you to believe in or practice homosexuality, it seeks to protect gay relationships with the same legal protections that heterosexual marriage entails. In fact, one wonders why some ‘Christian’ businesses seek to exclude serving homosexuals, but do not ask a customer if they beat their wives or abuse their children. Please re -examine the origins of your views and endorse a more inclusive, holistic interpretation of the Bible that includes All of God's wondrous Creations.< -W. Jacobs
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