Marriage Equality and American Christians

Let us all BE openly who we are. God Bless America for making that possible. It gives every one of the LBGTQ community the right to not only BE open, but ensures that they will not (nor any other group) ever be punished or treated unfairly in any way for that openess.

So, as tweeted yesterday, #MarriageEquality is as American as Apple Pie, and a long over due step towards America BEing exactly what it declares it is. We are a nation that allows all to freely believe, speak about, worship and openly represent, publish, and regardless of what the belief and therefore life style is, as long as it is not harming or impeding the rights of others, can also petition the government for their cause and rights. This is the very First Amendment in totality. Who can deny any Homosexual or any of the LBGTQ community from #MarriageEquality or any equality and all other rights that others enjoy, including all subsequent benefits.  Of course, that's what makes SameSex Marriage more of a State/local government issue, just as heterosexual marriage is already.

The benefits of marriage vary from State to State, and there is already equality made available for all marriage; Constitutionally and in several Supreme Court decisions. The only legal blockade is #DOMA. Cast the Defense Of Marriage Act down, and the path is clear. If any State denies equality, any civil law suit bought locally or federally is a slam dunk, and will win. (I will say, the use of the term Marriage may be still up for consideration, but that's a very narrow window. And of course, no Church, or person for religious reasons, with in the four walls of the religion, can be forced. We stress, WITH IN the four walls.)

So, as I openly, and often let all the world know, I am a born again Christian and I make no secret or apologies for that. And once again, and for this, even as I stated concerning Gay Rights, God Bless America. I am very patriotic and so love this country and its principles and foundations, and I worship the Lord Jesus Christ. The two are exclusive, but integrity can be kept for both.

Just as the First Amendment insists upon equality and fairness for Gays, it also protects all other beliefs; religious and philosophical, and lifestyles.  And in reality, if you actually read the Constitution and the First Amendment, in its first cause it is concerning specifically religion:

                               The First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

So, whether one is Gay, LBGTQ or a supporter, you do not need religion to validate you. But neither does religion need you to validate it, nor do you need individuals that are sincere and will keep integrity towards their holy doctrine. This potential and unfortunately real friction and conflict, between faith and homosexuality, has gone on for far too long. Peace BE!

Let us all according to our hearts live and BE, and also according to American values allow others that may be contrary to ourselves, do the same. Let each group do to the other, what we would have done to ourselves; #equality, #liberty, #fairness, and #justice. Let us openly profess and communicate and perhaps win some over to our point of view by influence, but never force; physical or legal. And if we can not, let us still respect one another. If we are truly what we declare, then it doesn't matter what others think. As far as God, Heaven, and any possible after life goes, we will all find out some day and understand it better, will we not? Let us all remain true to self and embrace who we are right now. (Oprah OWN shout out!) That is what it means to be American.

God bless us one and all. Let America continue to forge ahead and be the example in every area of life. Every one in the world can see every thing. Let the world see something good; the greatest show on Earth, yet more than a show, but sincerity and truth. Each has a responsibility and a role to play in bringing this all about and getting it done.

Let's go America!

So now let me address many, but Christians mainly.

Many Christians fail to see the totality and fullness of the Love of God, though they themselves have experienced it, and do now. While you were yet in your sin, God loved you and out stretched His arms. Many of us were already on our right path of destiny, God leading and guiding and opening doors, before we acknowledged and returned that love to Him.

Why would it be different for anyone else, including Gays, those of other religions and philosophies, Agnostics or Atheists? Jesus the same yesterday, today, and forever more.

Indeed, the goodness of God leads to repentance and acceptance of He that is Good.  Does He not rain on the just and the unjust? Allows rays of sunshine to fall on all? (Please don't get offended those of you that read this and are not Christians as to how I label you, I am coming straight from biblical doctrine and addressing Christians by their faith.)

Lastly Christians, consider this. In order to make the whole world run smoothly and peaceably for all, and even for all that believe, God has destined and graced each and every human being to do and be and fulfill specific goals and purposes. Some of these goals and purposes must and will get done, and are set aside for persons that have not and may never receive God or believe in Jesus Christ. The Lord assembles all, and knits all humanity the way He sees fit, on Earth. This is a separate issue from salvation. With this said and understood prayerfully by mature Christians, please  know that there are many positions, offices and promotions, where the right and best person for the job, and ordained by God may be homosexual, of another religion, Agnostic or Atheist. Read your bibles, and study. It is up to us to pray about every decision and along with knowledge see whom is qualified. We are not to first just look for Christians.  It is this thinking that has gotten us off track, though we blame others that are not of us, some times we have assumed and assumed wrong.  Automatically saying the Christian is right, if not prayed and sifted through several other factors, can be disobedience on our part. Here is where trusting God comes fully in play. I could give some examples, but many from all walks of life would be pissed, but still know I speak truth. Grace or providence is of human beings and follows the natural man, not salvation. They just may not call it that, or honor God. I will leave it there for now.

The reasons above are why I am now and forever will be in complete awe and in gratitude for this countries founders. In a nut shell, they, being predominantly Christian themselves, crafted a document that embodies exactly all of what I have stated. It is our Constitution. They found a way, to Legalize Liberty; a phrase with polar opposite words by their definitions. Amazing.

The First Amendment alone puts into practice and allows for the biblical ideas of "whosoever will, let him come" and also for "not by might, nor by power, but my Spirit says the Lord.", to be actualized by government. And with its provision for free speech, it allows the power of that spirit to have free course and change any atmosphere simply by the preaching of the gospel, the power of influence and all change, even in the public square, without fear of harm or retribution. God Bless America! God Bless this great land indeed.

Many Christians are so quick to find a scripture against something or another, and sometimes biblically they are right. But it starts to look like plain old hate, bias, and insecurity when these same don't see the big picture and all that God wants to do, is now doing, and will do.  To find certain scriptures, but not motivated by Love, but to win debates and gain power, makes you worse than whom you condemn.

It is the similar with our Constitution. We must stop picking and choosing only what fits our purpose, but connect the dots so that the widest net can be cast and many can be helped and/or delivered; naturally or spiritually. This is both God's will and plan, and the will of our nation's forefathers.

Consider all always, meditate day and night, and study to shew yourself approved and not ashamed of any work or word you may utter, ever. Learn not only the letters of law, God's or America's, but also the intent behind each jot and tittle. Wisdom is the principle matter. So, get wisdom. But it will be hard to consistently apply that wisdom, and explain it to all, without also getting an understanding of all.

Much love to my fellow brethren. This was predominantly to you, but I hope many read and so run.

Grace and Peace unto you all always,

Yulanda K. -  At your public service right now, and a friend.

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