The definition of marriage has been a topic of great
interest in the news, in our communities, and even within our churches. This is
a sensitive subject for many people, and I do not take writing about it
lightly. It seems most people have very strong feelings either for traditional
marriage, or for same sex marriage. One thing I know is this subject will not
go away, the Supreme Court and a voice of the public have ruled in favor of
legal same sex marriage. This is a subject in which both sides of the heated
debate must show kindness, compassion and respect for the opinion of the other.
Personally
I believe the definition of marriage was given thousands of years ago. It definitely
not the definition that most of the world would give. The definition of
marriage to me is: the sacred, spiritual union of a man and a woman. Not
connected or given authority by laws or regulations, but connected through the
sealing power of God. I believe marriage is eternal! Marriage is a sacred
relationship between God, the husband and the wife. When marriage is treated as
precious, a special gift, and spiritually sacred we act, think and feel
differently about marriage. The title of marriage is not to be taken lightly,
not to be labeled that should be slapped on every relationship, and not to be
thrown away. Marriage is the foundation or beginning of the relationship, it is
the first steps in our plan for happiness, and it is the solid platform in which
we then bring children. The sacred
nature of the family is the culmination of marriage. Long ago the world lost
the sacred nature of marriage. Try as the world is to imitate the sacred nature
of marriage and family, it will never be able to do so.
I respect,
tolerate, and have compassion for the views of others about traditional and
same-sex marriage. But that doesn’t mean I should abandon what I believe. I
expect the same respect of my view as well. There can be peace and respect
among those that disagree with each other, in every situation.
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