On Friday, June 26, 2015, a 5-4 SCOTUS struck down state bans on same-sex marriage nationwide. Millions voiced their approval of the verdict on social media using the hastag #lovewins. So, I ask myself, “What’s love got to do with it?”Love is a powerful word, but hardly something that is omnipotent, good, and pure. Simply … Continue reading Why Say #Lovewins with the News about SCOTUS’s Decision on Same-sex Marriage?
Is the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage reason to despair?
I just scanned through the book Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage (Baker) by Sean McDowell and John Stonestreet, which seeks to answer the question: “ ‘What now?’ How can the church best respond in the midst of this changing environment? What will Christian faithfulness look like once new definitions of … Continue reading Is the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage reason to despair?
On the Recent Supreme Court and Defense of Marriage Act Ruling
I flipped on the television last Wednesday, June 26, 2013, and watched the news on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which essentially kept same-sex couples from receiving tax, health and retirement benefits from the government. At that moment I thought, “Wow, whatever might come out of … Continue reading On the Recent Supreme Court and Defense of Marriage Act Ruling
Thoughts on Chick-Fil-A Day
So last Wednesday (8/1/2012) I picked up some lunch for Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day, which was an event called for by Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas. The event was in response to criticisms launched at Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy, for statements recently made on the subject of family values and marriage.In a Baptist Press interview, … Continue reading Thoughts on Chick-Fil-A Day
What’s the Deal with Same Sex Marriage?
Today I came across a newsflash about DC’s decision to recognize gay marriages. The issue of gay marriage as recognizing the rights of homosexuals is the popular vote. In fact, anyone challenging the idea is shunned in the most militant fashion.Gay marriage is an issue of morals, for all legislation reflects someone’s morality. The issue … Continue reading What’s the Deal with Same Sex Marriage?
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