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Same-Sex: The New Normal?

April 3, 2013 • By Billy Delgado

What if we had a law that sanctioned the kidnapping of foreigners and forced them to work for free under overwhelmingly ruthless, abusive conditions? We did, it was called slavery.

What if we had a law that legalized murder and nobody blinked an eye about it? Well, we do. It's called abortion.

Slavery was abolished and is NO LONGER supported by the law of the U.S. land. Society, as a whole, agrees that slavery, in the Western sense, is evil. Many, including me, find it despicable and would never want to bring back those American nightmares. The majority does not think slavery is O.K. (except for the depraved underworld of human traffickers).

Abortion, on the other hand, is legal. Tens of millions of unborn children since Roe vs. Wade have had their skulls crushed, cut into pieces and burned to death by saline solutions and there is no outcry that is reaching the halls of the Supreme court. Society, as a whole, is O.K. with this. It's normal now.

Now the Supreme Court is on the verge of opening the flood-gates to same-sex marriages.

Get the picture? Are we having fun yet?

Let's get this clear. I love gay people. There are close people in my life who are gay or struggle with homosexuality and I would most likely take a bullet for them. I say "most likely" because I have to think long and hard about a bullet. There's very few, including my wife, who I would die for but I'll take a bullet in the buttocks (cue the Forrest Gump movie)! More importantly, GOD loves gay people. He loved them so much that He gave His unique, one and only Son to die for them. That's how much He loves them.

So this is not about hatred, discrimination, or homophobia. (Never liked that term; who's afraid of gay people?)

This, to me, is about the inevitable. The first MAJOR domino to start the elaborate set-up that awaits to fall across the maze. The first domino came in the form of a woman called Edith Windsor, a New York widow whose long-term partner and spouse died. Because of her spouse's death and the legalities that entailed, Windsor was slapped with a $363,000 federal estate tax because the Federal government doesn't recognize her marriage to another female. Naturally, like anybody about to lose $363,000, she took it to court. I understand her plight, nobody wants to lose that kind of money, especially when you believe in all sincerity that you are a spouse ENTITLED to the same rights as others. But this is not about Edith Windsor either. She's just the first domino in this hot topic.

In 1996, when DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) was put into law, there were no states that legalized same-sex marriages. Now nine states and Washington D.C. allow gay and lesbian marriages. Barack Obama is the first sitting president publicly give it a thumbs up and that has the tide turning for the LGBT (Lesbian,Gay, Bi-sexual,Transgender) nation. Now the Supreme Court is involved and whatever they decide becomes the law of the land. Period. Finito. So if the Justices agree in unison to overturn DOMA, many same-sex marriages will get the rights they sought but there's an undercurrent below all the rainbow flags that wave against DOMA that is of more concern.

The undercurrent is the inevitable. Romans 1:18-32 illustrates this. God made the truth plain for all. Truth is rejected and replaced with lies. Lies are then promoted and the truth suppressed. Society gradually, for centuries, removes every truth of God and normalizes immorality. Wrong becomes right. So when the law of the land starts to demand that Pastors and other clergyman acknowledge and wed same-sex couples in the name of tolerance and equality, what will the government do? Should they refuse? Uncle Sam is already trying to kick down the church's doors on providing abortion benefits to its employees. Who's to say they stop there?

If providing equal rights to same-sex marriages becomes THE LAW, how does that affect the church? See the pattern? The undercurrent? Are we having fun yet? I'm not trying to be an alarmist because I'm speculating what may and probably will happen in a few years should DOMA be overturned.

If you're not sure what will happen, research same-sex marriages in Norway which has been a pioneer in the LGBT movement. Research how their society, marriages, and churches have been affected by the law of the land. Research the incidents in public schools in San Francisco and Maine where transgender children are allowed in opposite-sex restrooms. Research the Macy's employee who tried to prevent a cross-dressing man from entering the female dressing room only to end up getting fired for it. Lesbian celebrities (and straight ones for that matter) are getting artificially inseminated. Homoesexuality has found its way into children's stories in the classrooms. All this is what is termed "the undercurrent" of the REAL agenda behind those shouting to be legitimized. Oh yes, there are repercussions to our demands as a society and it will only increase as this becomes "normal" everywhere. God is not mocked, man shall reap what he sows.

I don't want to heap on a pile of data that involves nature, psychology, history and statistics to prove our point and there is plenty. That would take another column. But what's a Christian to do? How is a believer to respond to this issue? Many of us know gay people who we sincerely love but we don't agree with their lifestyles. I know Christians who struggle with homosexuality and I don't doubt their sincerity about their love for Christ. But what am I to do? Tell them to cave into the temptation because they were "born that way"? If so, then I would have to use the same standard with the brother who struggles to keep his hands to himself when he's dating a SISTER, the polygamist who also wants to be legitimized or the Christian who struggles with adulterous thoughts. Who am I to lower God's standard of right and true for the homosexual and speak a different truth to others with a different sexual disposition?

Jesus was clear about this: "If anyone causes one of these little ones-those who believe in me-to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea" (Mark 9:42).

Condoning sin and supporting a lifestyle of sin makes lost people more lost and they lose sight of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

I was torn about the Supreme court issue. Why? Because I believe LGBT people should have basic rights. I don't think Edith Windsor should have a federal estate tax assessed in the very state that sanctioned her lesbian marriage in the first place. I fight apathy because I know it's inevitable. This world is falling into full Anti-Christ mode and I know that's a trap into not praying for our country or being active where I can be. I believe us to be under a worldly system that has been increasingly anti-Christ for a loooong time. To me, the inevitable falling away means the inevitable return of Christ. Winning! But as Pastor Tony Evans would put it, I don't want to be so "heavenly minded" that I'm no "earthly use." Sigh...

I see two types of Christians. The Christian who views himself as an Israelite in the Davidic Kingdom imploring their nation to repent from her ways and pursue righteousness. These Christians view America as their own Western Israel and they are the most vocal about putting the 10 Commandments and prayer back in our public school curriculum. They remind us every day about God's impending wrath unless America repents. I agree with some of their views.

Then there are Christians who have the view of an Israelite under Roman rule. "We'll worry about us because there is no local revolt that is going to overthrow this worldly government" so they shrug their shoulders and walk with the rest of the Romans. They view the church as Israel and that's the only theocracy they're concerned about. The American government is just the empire occupying the land and they'll live more passively than peaceably with all men.

What was Jesus' response?

I quote research professor and author D.A. Caron: "Jesus did not come to overthrow the Roman economic system. He came to free men and women from their sins... What His message does is transform people so they begin to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and to love their neighbors as themselves....Naturally, that has an impact on society..."

The Prophet Daniel was second in charge of the Babylonian kingdom and he was a faithful servant to the rulers at that time. But when a decree went out to worship and bow to these rulers, Daniel, in faith, refused to bow despite what the law told him he had to do.

I've heard the complaint of other Christians pointing out the hypocrisy of protest of other brethren that are opposed to abolishing DOMA.

"Where's the outcry about divorce? Divorce destroys families. God "hates" divorce. Divorce is unbiblical," and to that, I agree completely. At first glance, it does seem hypocritical that many Christians are quick to protest on THIS type of marriage issue but not the one that has been a practice even in the church today without correction or rebuke.

But I have yet to meet a bible-believing Christian that agrees that divorce is O.K. It's not. It's a 50% rate problem that we should continue to keep our focus on praying for and helping. But divorce is not the issue on the front burner now. Divorce was the "Supreme Court" debate in the 50's when divorced people were frowned upon and treated like lepers. And here's the kicker about divorce: IT'S NORMAL NOW. Get it? See the pattern? Are we having fun yet?

Are we trying to control the moral behavior of people through government? No, but we have the same freedoms to vote and voice our views within the confines of scripture. We don't rely on the government to stop same-sex marriages. Jesus had the best remedy in influencing and changing lives: Love your neighbor as yourself and preach the gospel. As simple as meat and potatoes. Besides, our warfare is not flesh & blood or lobbyist & defense lawyers; but against the principalities and dark rulers of this world. The undercurrent behind all the front page noise. It's inevitable that every single domino falls to form this pre-planned picture. Our weapon is prayer. The agenda to normalize homosexuality by legally recognizing same-sex marriage is well on its way.

It's going to be interesting to see what happens from here 'til June when the Justices MUST come to a decision. Each domino is pointing to something that will be affected years ahead with the same pattern that made abortion O.K. and divorce a non-issue.

To be honest, I'm not concerned about same-sex marriage as much as I am concerned about the undercurrent that lurks alongside the noise and its agenda is to bring the end of freedom of speech and religion (mainly Christianity) so speak up when you can and get involved when the country opens the door.

The self-proclaimed Zig Ziglar of rap, Billy Delgado, is a Music Producer/Artist and Writer by day and sleeping pillow-drooler by night. He is currently producing the debut album for his band The 288's, a God-inspired Hip Hop/R&B group that combines soul-baring lyricism with an electric innovative sound, breaking from the norm and reaching all cultures & ages (save senior citizens). He still can't believe he's a family man with a beautiful wife Mari & three boys Chris, Nelson and Joshua, so he continues to pinch himself silly to this day.

Visitor Comments (1)

The strength of the church is to be about its business.

Posted By MICHEAL on April 5, 2013

When the church does not condemn nor bring to the state, the head and members of the various churches that are sinning, then where do we draw the line on condemnation?

I feel the church falls short here. The Baptist church should bring the Catholic Church up on charges for their sins. The Lutherans should bring Baptist ministers up on charges for their sins. The Jews should bring up charges on both sects and vis versa. If religious wars could be about saving the souls of church parishioners who are following sinful leaders that would be a war worth fighting.

When you are looking out side of the church to bring up charges for those who do not or may not follow your beliefs it is somewhat coward-ish. Those looking in see all the corruptions and sins with in the church are wondering why you even care about some one loving someone else when the brotherly love with in is tainted. Who is writing about the solution with in? Someone with a collar should be speaking up about bringing those people to moral justices. And how can the church say what the state laws can do when church and state are separate. Each church stands on their own foundation. But when the foundation is weak? Where to we run to find justice for our own injustice?

When will the cardinals of the world be but to Christian justice? When will the churches come together and heal the ills that they have created and publicly admit their sins? When will the church force other churches to look at them selves and stand up for the unrighteousness with-in their walls for their un-Christ-like behaviors?

Ministers lie by looking away? When you do not have time to correct the shepherds then you do not care about the sheep. I have seen Deacons fornicate and the Minster not remove them from their duties to run the church. I have heard and know of Minister that have cheated on the first lady and still preach on Sunday’s about fornication. I have heard about young boys being molested and years go by before a conviction is made. (I thought out of the mouth of babes.) Paster Eddy Long, I heard silence in the streets. When were the other churches going to step in and convict his action and then take action to remove his license to preach or run a church. What would Jesus do?

No one challenges the Priest, Ministers, Pastors or high ranking official for their wrong doings and the church expects open minded people to not to see their wrongs? I think once the church corrects its wrongs on a global scale then Jesus will grant you the things that you have written about in this article. Who is there to follow when the leaders are corrupt?

Most time the crimes with in the church are worst than in the street. There are churches that run prostitution ministries. Who would think! But when you talk to ex-Christian, I have to understand their cause to leave the church and I am compassionate on why and what was done to them.

Who fights for the souls lost by way of the churches?

So to make judgment on someone else’s happiness seem hypocritical when the church as a whole is not looking inward; the very thing that Jesus has asked you to do. Cast no stones. If love was God’s wish then allow love to flourish. God is not a gender but a spirit and the spirit of love is the key to all the ills of the world. If you so love Jesus, fight for Jesus with in the church and write to heal the church of Christ and those who are publicly and privately disrupting the true meaning for what you want to write about.

The state laws have nothing to do with Christ teachings. But you can bring the ills of the church to the state and show that you are willing to condemn those with-in the walls of the church for the religious laws that where broken. It was a vow you took when you said you would pick up the cross for Christ.

Will you stand for Jesus and write about those with-in that are not loving the Lord you God? Or will you continue to stand behind the silence of state laws that do not challenge or hold water to your religious laws?

The church is loosing the race because of the sins with-in more so than with the sin outside it's doors.