If you dislike or hate gays, do not join the battle for traditional marriage. Anti-gay attitudes and behavior only provide ammunition for the media to portray conservatives as "bigots."

Homosexual acts are a sin, but that is irrelevant when making the argument to people who don't care about the Bible as their source of ethics.

If it is argued that love should be the criterion for marriage, then raise such questions as "If two brothers love each other, why shouldn't they be allowed to marry?" or "If two men and a woman all love each other, why shouldn't they be allowed to marry?" or "If a father and son love each other, why shouldn't they be allowed to marry?" Same-sex marriage will lose this argument in the public square because "Love is not the criterion for marriage. Man and woman is the criterion."

Someone may argue, "If you're so concerned about protecting marriage, why don't you push for the passage of laws against divorce?" What does heterosexual divorce have to do with same-sex marriage? Yes, marriages fail, and divorce is tragic. Cars also crash and injure and kill people. This doesn't mean we should stop driving, though.

Whatever you do, stay on topic until your opponent understands the point you're trying to make.  When someone doesn't have a good defense, they quickly change the subject. Don't let anyone lead you down a rabbit trail!  And don't be afraid to ask, "Do you understand my answer?"  When they say yes, then move on.   

"Marriage is a fundamental social institution that does not exist just for the emotional satisfaction of two individuals but for the greater good of the community which stands under the blessing or curse of God. Societies that put emotional fulfillment before right actions and principles will soon give way to a multitude of addictions and deep corruptions and collapse. God will judge any society that institutes same sex marriages." ~ ChristianAnswers.net

What is God's plan for sexuality?  "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." ~ Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)

Copyright by Marsha West, 2006.  All rights reserved.
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