There are many issues on the ballot in California that concerns life in general.
Among them, the contentious issue has been the Proposition 8.
What is Proposition 8?
http://www.noonprop8.com/about/fact-vs-fiction - Thank you.
“Fact: Prop 8 is simple: it eliminates the rights for same-sex couples to marry. Prop 8 would deny equal protections and write discrimination against one group of people—lesbian and gay people—into our state constitution.”
In simple terms, Proposition 8 is a State Constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
The Separation of Church and State in the Constitution clearly defines the role of State and the jurisdiction within.
Simultaneously, the religious institutions like Church have a specified function as the non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status.
Although, it appears from the news articles… that Church functions beyond its jurisdiction and exercise liberty on moral issues.
By taking advantage of the ambiguity in the IRS code for tax-exempt status, Churches donate money to a ballot initiative like Proposition 8 without endangering status-quo.
However, the IRS restriction applies to any major activities by the Church in the legislation.
Since, the Church is involved in this particular issue, it deems right to highlight the fact that,
“God created all equal.”
Every one of us regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation and socio-economic background are entitled to the same rights, privileges and benefits in a democratic society as well as from the religious standpoint represented by God.
It is presumptuous to perpetrate such inhumane, unethical and undemocratic treatment towards gay and lesbian people, who are also beloved children of God.
The discriminatory practice is a human analogy to enforce one’s own orthodox in the name of religion.
It would be inappropriate to reference God in this equation.
If the reason behind such activities to ban same-sex marriage were from the preconceived notion,
That it would negatively influence young minds then,
All those religious institutions have adequate work to do within their own premise…
As children been the victims of highly immoral conduct by the religious order since the birth of religions.
To quote the article in San Jose Mercury News, October 25, 2008 – Thank you.
The Rev. Rick Mixon, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Palo Alto has eloquently summarized the solution to the vigorously debated issue of Prop 8:
Pastor Mixon said –
“The state should protect civil rights and civil contracts like marriage, while the church should be blessing and supporting all manner of loving relationships and families.
He further added –
“I just said, “Where would Jesus be on this?”
“It’s pretty clear to me where he’d be. He’d be in support of anybody who was trying to create loving, caring, compassionate relationships.”
The Gospel Truth delivered.
Prior to being judgmental, it is important for all human beings to view from the opposite angle for a rational thought, as human tendency is to love thyself before friends and neighbors.
The gay community deserves respect, love and honor.
Please VOTE NO ON PROP 8.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
P.S. The article titled “Separation of Church and State” featured under Spiritualism category in www.padminiarhant.com , strictly relates to the theme “references to God in the public square”. The presentation is not for others to misinterpret or distort the message to convey their viewpoint to Vote for Prop 8 or other issues.
