Monday, June 16, 2008

Historic Day


Jon surprised me a few months ago with a sticker he put on the Burbage. It was just another one of the sweet little things he does to express his love. But lately, I've had a couple people make an interesting comment about it. They basically said I should rethink putting the sticker on our car in case people pass me when I'm driving and think I'm the one who loves my wife. What in the world? Who would have thought?

But today... that became a possibility. The California Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriages went into effect today at 5:01 pm. And unlike in Massachusetts which was the first state to legalize gay marriage in 2004, California has no residency restrictions. So the county courts are expecting floods of same-sex couples coming in from all over the country to legalize their unions. I found it interesting that the wording on the licenses has been changed from 'bride' and 'groom' to 'Party A' and 'Party B'. It is truly a sad day for supporters and defenders of traditional marriage.

Don't get me wrong. I grew up in the Seattle area, a very gay-friendly city, and was active in professional theater. I have many dear friends and acqaintances who are gay. I have nothing but love and compassion in my heart for them. But I wholeheartedly stand by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their declaration that marriage is between a man and a woman and that they recognize no other pattern for marriage. It's so clear that traditional marriage is what God intended for his children. If everyone followed the practice of homosexuality, the entire human race would be wiped out in one generation!

It's becoming increasingly unpopular to have such an opinion, but I'm just grateful that we have modern-day prophets to guide us in these timely and controversial matters. The Proclamation on the family makes it so clear that "gender is an essential characteristic of individial premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose." I think I feel so passionately about this issue for the sake of the children, because they "are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother."

The Proclamation on the family concludes with a warning and a call to action... "We warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities fortold by ancient and modern prophets. We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strenthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."
This historic action in California is clearly a step in the wrong direction.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

My ex lesbian-in-law got "married" in Las Vegas (not legally binding). I'm pretty sure the ex-LIL was listed as the husband on the marriage certificate. Of course, they were both dressed as men for the ceremony, anyhow (ex-LIL was Elvis, her partner was a pimp--classy).

Sadly, I only know all of this because my brother has seen it displayed on their wall when he has gone to pick his kids up. They get to have it shoved in their faces whenever they are there.

To think that she gave up an eternal marriage for that.

Mamapierce said...

We're so blessed to know the truth. I am grateful to know what's right and wrong. Nice post. :o)

Tresa said...

HERE HERE!! I totally agree. I was listening to the radio today and was shocked to hear about it. It saddens me that my little guys will have to grow up in this yucky stuff. They were actually in the car when the news was reporting it and i just wanted to turn it off and not let them hear about it. RRR...

Anonymous said...

Mixednuts has them backward - my ex-daughter-in-law (and mother of four) is listed as the wife on their marriage certificate, not that it matters.

Her succumbing to that lifestyle has caused her children untold pain, yet she tells them they have to love her no matter what. I don't think that's what that fourth commandment is all about, and it reminds me of Pres. Hinckley saying that every divorce is based on selfishness.

Adam and Christine Jardine said...

Hey guys,

Love the posting! It is so fun to look on your blog and see how your family is growing. I sure appreciate how you teach gospel principles in what you do. You're great examples to us! Keep up the good work with your great family.

Love,

Arizona Jardines #2

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