Historically, the more people society produces the more we have progressed as a people. This is one reason that traditional marriage is in the states' best interests to protect and encourage. Not only is this about a healthy population, but even more important, this has everything to do with maintaining a moral society.
From a Mormon perspective, the motivation for preserving traditional marriage is based in our belief that the family is eternal. We believe that we lived in the family unit before we came to this earth -- thus our usage of the terms 'brother' and 'sister' when referring to fellow members of the Church. We also see the entire human race as our brothers and sisters, with God as Father over all. We believe that if we follow God's plan for creating families here, our families can be together in the next life and throughout eternity.
From a Mormon perspective, the motivation for preserving traditional marriage is based in our belief that the family is eternal. We believe that we lived in the family unit before we came to this earth -- thus our usage of the terms 'brother' and 'sister' when referring to fellow members of the Church. We also see the entire human race as our brothers and sisters, with God as Father over all. We believe that if we follow God's plan for creating families here, our families can be together in the next life and throughout eternity.
For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, life has great purpose -- beyond our individual inclinations. Therefore, we believe that every child of God is entitled to both a mother and a father. There is no other way for a child to come into existence than through what one male and one female, together, can accomplish. To deny this natural birthright is to deny the existence of a Creator.
While many observers, outside of our faith, believe our desire to preserve traditional marriage is targeted at those who are living a homosexual lifestyle, this is incorrect. However, the majority of Mormons do not support same-sex marriage -- as it is opposed to God's eternal plan for His children. But certainly, it is not an anti-gay movement.
Preserving traditional marriage has everything to do with maintaining a moral society. The kind of society that supports and encourages marriage and family the way God intended. Marriage is a sacred union, specifically for these reasons.
Prior to the same-sex marriage movement, people of faith had never had these moral values challenged in the way they are currently. Less than a generation ago, mainstream society held these same values. Children were raised that they, too, would grow up, get married and have children. The natural assumption in this counsel was that they would marry someone of the opposite sex.
Today, as morality in society is on a rapid decline, to the point that many choose to ignore religious upbringing and even deny the existence of God -- it is becoming a greater challenge for parents to raise moral children. When society sends the message that those things which God would not approve are approved by society at large, this undermines the ability for those who believe in God to teach His ways.
The push to legalize same-sex marriage continues to grow, as society continues to decline morally. The normalization of homosexual relationships is at an all-time high. The increasing pressure, by the liberal mainstream media, for the public to accept the homosexual lifestyle, has gone too far. The message they are sending, is that in order to be considered tolerant of gays, society must redefine the definition of marriage.
It seems to me that society is being whipped from A to Z at lightening speed, without being given the chance to pause, and consider that there IS an in between!
Sadly, polls continue to show that more people are falling for this distortion of what it means to be tolerant of the gay lifestyle. Most have no problem loving and accepting someone who considers themselves gay. However, we need to be careful that we don't allow ourselves to be manipulated into thinking that because we oppose a certain action or lifestyle, that this translate into a total lack of acceptance for someone -- even to the point of hate.
The gay movement is actively using this strategy to convince society that tolerance for the gay lifestyle is a willingness to accept homosexuality as "natural" human behavior, thereby confirming that marriage for them is an "equal right"-- that they have been denied. And if you are not tolerant on their terms, you are then considered to be a bigot and/or religious zealot. There is no in between.
This is clearly a false supposition.
Personally, I haven't bought into such nonsense. I know who I am, how and why I believe -- and most importantly, how I feel about my brothers and sisters who choose a homosexual lifestyle. I have great compassion for those who struggle with same-sex attraction. I am particularly inspired by those who are of my faith and have made the choice to remain active in the Mormon Church. I know it can't be the easiest road, but I do believe it is the best choice.
tDMg
Kathryn
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