Church vs. State; Bill vs. Bible

There are many types of people in the world.  Just like snowflakes, no two are alike (similar, yes...the same, no).  No matter who you are, what you believe, where you live or who you love...everyone deserves to be happy.  But, some can't see past their own nose (or their Bible of Convenience) to see that their actions, their beliefs and their arguments are going against everything they preach.

There are ignorant people, patient people, pompous people, and forgiving people.  People come in all shades, sizes, and sexuality.  There are homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals and asexuals.  And there are homophobes. There are those who determine the law and those who follow the laws.  But, it seems that those who are making the law don't care about the people who are law-abiding.

For decades, the fight for gay rights has been waging.  And just when our country takes a baby step forward, a landslide awaits to push the issue to the back burner.  The issue at hand?  That a marriage 'should be between a man and woman'.

My question is why?

And there are many answers.  Most reference the bible.  Because Leviticus stated, "Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination."  Says Leviticus.

So many right-wing leaders look to their bible to influence laws.  A Bible of Convenience.  If you want to find support for your argument - no matter what it is - look no further than the Bible of Convenience.

Shame on you lawmakers.  Where is the separation of church and state?  How many politicians have come out announcing an affair?  Isn't adultery a sin?  Perhaps we should take away their health benefits and their right to be married.

According to the Bible of Convenience, women should not be allowed to vote.  Black people should not be allowed to vote.  Blacks and whites shouldn't sit next to each other, let alone love each other.  Prostitutes should be hanged and homosexuals will automatically go to hell.  Better start praying now.

But to who?  What God would deny a person the ability to love, the ability to commit themselves to each other, to proudly benefit from that partnership?  I believe in God, I just don't know his or her name.

MY God wants equality.  MY God wants you to love and be loved.  MY God wants you to treat others as you would like to be treated.  THAT is what religion should be about - the Golden Rule.  So, I ask you Mr. Lawmaker who's wife could not bear children:  Should you be allowed to be married?  After all, the purpose of marriage between a man and wife is procreation, right?

And what about you Mr. Redneck Bumpkin who beats the crap out of his wife because she didn't 'obey' you?  Do you deserve to have a certificate of marriage?  We have grown men marrying 15 year olds, men with multiple wives and men who cheat on their wives every chance they get and THEY are allowed to get married?

Of course, because a man is not laying with another man.  Thanks Leviticus and all of your followers in the Bible of Convenience.

I am a woman.  I am a heterosexual.  I am Caucasian. I am a mother.  I am a wife.  But, the only thing that is truly important is that I am a person who loves and is loved and believes that everyone has the right to the same. 

So, in the battle of Church vs. State, I have faith in the law.  The Bible of Convenience has no place in my government.  Respect.  Dignity. Fairness. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  Those are words in MY bible.