Marriage (as defined by the New Oxford American Dictionary) - the formal union of a MAN and a WOMAN, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife [emphasis added].
Marriage (as defined by the Bible) - "Therefore a MAN shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his WIFE, and they shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24)
Here is the tough truth: marriage was, is, and always will be defined as ONE man and ONE woman. (There have been exceptions to this in Biblical history, but that is for a different theological discussion.)
Also, marriage was first defined by God, just because others have taken the reigns and tried to change the definition, doesn't change the fact that GOD is the CREATOR of marriage as a union between a man and a woman, designed specifically to reflect the relationship between Jesus Christ and His bride, the church. Also, when a husband and wife unite and become two persons of one flesh, they mirror the intricate relationship between the three persons of the Trinity.
Now, I am not so biased and blind to the think that government should retain the ability to legislate Biblical morals, because that is not their role. That would be the role of the church to keep those under their individual membership in line. I don't think the government has any power to tell anyone who they can and cannot form a union with. Otherwise, years down the road, I see our government taking preposterous actions with that kind of power.
My point in all this, I am so tired of hearing about marriage equality. Marriage is defined and recognized by God and His people for it is a religious, specifically Christian, sacrament such as baptism or communion.
Here is what I propose: we start calling "gay marriage" what it really is, a union of two individuals in the eyes of the government. I am all for equality in the eyes of the government, but do NOT call it marriage. Because it is not and never will be marriage.
I know I'm stepping on people's toes and have just built my house on a field of eggshells, but whatever.
Also, I am not one of those "Westboro Baptist Haters"! I have many dear loved ones who are either gay or in full support of marriage equality, and this is not an attack on anyone, just me stating my opinion. I'm not even suggesting a change of anything our government is implementing, just what we are calling it. Please do not be offended; and if you're feeling like a big and brave online "debater", do not waste your time. If this post turns into an annoying debate that floods my notifications, I will delete it. If you have a problem with this and would like to talk about it, please message me and we can talk!
