I know most who read my blog are not Californians, but this is an issue that is spreading throughout the world and if not stopped will eventually affect us all. Earlier this year 3 judges in San Francisco passed same-sex marriage in California. Now in November we have a chance to restore the definition of marriage as only between a man and a woman. I only hope that the voters of California make the right choice. Ryan and I have been knocking doors in our city on Saturdays to make people aware of the proposition, but some people just don't care. Too many feel that people should be able to do whatever they want. Here are some of the main reasons I feel same-sex marriage should not be allowed:
1. Children in public schools will have to be taught that same-sex marriage is the same as traditional marriage.
The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890) Therefore, unless Proposition 8 passes, children will be taught that marriage is between any two adults regardless of gender. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.
2. Churches may be sued over their tax exempt status if they refuse to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in their religious buildings open to the public. Ask whether your pastor, priest, minister, bishop, or rabbi is ready to perform such marriages in your chapels and sanctuaries.
3. Religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children only in homes with both a mother and a father. Catholic Charities in Boston already closed its doors in Massachusetts because courts legalized same-sex marriage there.
All of these have already happened in areas that same-sex marriage is legal. Same gender couples are already given many of the same benefits that married couples get when it comes to taxes and other discounts that companies give. It makes me mad that they want to confuse children and change church policies. Vote Yes on Proposition 8.
