Culture: Some Effects of Same-Sex Marriage on Children

Christian Research Institute has a few examples of some very possible effects of the normalization of same sex marriage. My comments in italics.

Public Schools will teach that homosexuality and same-sex marriage are
normal and acceptable-and if you disagree, you are a bigot. Books like "Heather has Two Mommies" or "Daddy's Wedding" will be used to teach kindergartners about homosexual relationships. When parents in Boston complained about an eighth-grade teacher instructing
students about gay sex, the teacher responded, "Give me a break. It's legal now."

These things have been happening more frequently and will only continue more and more, if Prop 8 is not passed. Another father in Massachusetts (sp) wanted his Kindergardener's school to notify him when they were going to teach homosexuality in the class. They refused.

Churches will be required to perform homosexual marriage ceremonies or face prosecution under anti-discrimination laws. The California Supreme Court recently ruled that medical professionals may not defer treatment to another professional based on their religious objections. In other words, Christians and those with moral beliefs must check their conscience at the door when they arrive at work. The same case law will apply to churches. Pastors will no longer be allowed to refuse marrying homosexuals based on their religious beliefs.
Businesses will be prosecuted for not participating in homosexual ceremonies. A New Mexico photography company is being prosecuted for refusing to photograph the "commitment ceremony" of a homosexual couple. The full force of the government will used to make citizens publicly accept homosexuality.

Where is the tolerance for a company who "reserves the right to refuse service to anyone"? Sellers, at the least, should have the right to not take a job (or sale)

Married couples will no longer be considered "bride and groom," but "Party A and Party B." A young couple in Placer County wrote the terms "bride" and "groom" on their marriage license, which was returned from the state as an "unacceptable alteration." A husband and wife are legally referred to now as Party A and Party B according to the California government. By redefining marriage, every marriage has already been affected.

Thankfully, on this one, the county has allowed for folks to put in bride and groom. How nice of them to allow something that has been happening for hundreds of years in our society.

The role of parents will be diminished. The family unit is already under assault with no-fault divorce, acceptance of single parenthood, and nanny government usurping the role of fathers. Homosexual marriage worsens this trend by giving government approval to single-sex parenting. Children need both a mother and a father. By approving homosexual marriage, government and society denies children their right and need for both parents.

These are just a few of the negative, damaging consequences of allowing homosexual marriage in our society. When you encounter a neighbor, church member, work associate, or family member who says, "I'm not a bigot-and homosexual marriage won't affect me," remind them of just how much it will impact their family and all families. This is not an issue of bigotry, but of ensuring marriage isn't redefined by four activist judges. Wanting children to be raised by both of their parents isn't bigoted either. What's truly bigoted is telling Christians, Jews, Muslims and other people of faith that their beliefs must be silenced.

Most homosexual activists are not just interested in tolerance; they want complete acceptance. And it you don't agree, many activists have no problem bringing the force of government to completely silence any contrary speech. Religious freedom and expression will be greatly affected if this goes on. Look at cananda's "hate speech" laws that put pastors in jail for preaching from the Bible about homosexuality.

You may or may not agree with conservatives on this issue, but the dialogue and discussion ought to remain open. It doesn't say much about the strength of your position if you are trying to silence the opposition.

At least that the way I see it,

D.B.