tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7519955364880984061.post2726522669402937871..comments2023-06-24T07:43:49.683-04:00Comments on Public Vigil: On marriageMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05204113920771985325noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7519955364880984061.post-78628914723414781422010-12-09T11:38:44.481-05:002010-12-09T11:38:44.481-05:00Marty. The courts are fashioned after Roman temple...Marty. The courts are fashioned after Roman temples. I was thinking about this as I watched the proceedings. Probably, originally this was meant to evoke Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. But now the meaning has reverted to that of a pagan temple. The statues of Blind Justice are of Greek and Roman origin.<br /><br />This is the culmination of enlightenment thinking. From a Christian perspective, the writings of the Ancient Greeks and Romans foretell the coming of Christ; just like the Old Testament prophets do. Even in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo painted the Greek Sibyls alongside the Old Testament prophets.<br /><br />From a secular humanist perspective Christians appropriate ancient traditions, since for them prophecies have no validity. They see the connection but draw the wrong conclusion because of their limited view of the world which restricts them to what they can perceive with their senses. And yet throughout the history of mankind, there has been an acceptance of the divine.<br /><br />The great mistake that humanists make is to think that the world can be understood on a purely "rational" basis. Yet if we were forced to provide a rational reason for every decision we make, we would not be able to make any decision at all. This is like a child constantly asking why, why?<br /><br />Why is marriage only between a man and a woman? There is no rational reason. As you say this takes us back to the creation of Man and Woman. Why did God choose to create us in this way?<br /><br />But even that is not the question being asked by the judges with regards to Proposition 8. They have modified the question to "What is the rational reason that marriage should be defined between a man and a woman?" This is just an extension of the humanist principle that unless a "rational" proof can be shown of the existence of God, then God does not exist. <br /><br />But should we limit our understanding of creation to only our physical senses? This is essentially the limitation that humanists place on us when they demand a "rational" proof of God. They want to be able to see God and touch God. But then they would probably want to control God and alter God to their choosing. Just like they do with nature and even the reproductive processes which produce the miracle of human life. It is this same humanist philosophy which has legally sanctioned abortion, artificial contraception and sterilization, which now wants to impose same-sex "marriage".<br /><br />This is as you say a rejection of 2000 years of western history and culture which is based on the teachings of Jesus. This is a radical revolution that is being pushed forward through the legal system. And because even most conservatives have accepted the basic humanist idea of "radical rationalism" there is very little strong opposition to it. Most of the opposition is so weak that it can be easily pushed aside by the constant pressure for change put forward by the humanists. The biggest serious threat to the humanist forces in the United States is the Catholic Church which is why it is under such a constant attack. <br /><br />The similarities between the humanist philosophy and objectives and those of the communists should not go unnoticed. They are both atheistic and claim to embody scientific principles. They both seek to radically transform society by pushing aside religious beliefs. They are both products of enlightenment thinking.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204113920771985325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7519955364880984061.post-29782263624092549342010-12-09T08:08:12.206-05:002010-12-09T08:08:12.206-05:00The ridiculousness of this whole same-sex marriage...The ridiculousness of this whole same-sex marriage arguement is just too much!! Don't these judges realise that their WHOLE WORLD is based on the Christian bible...even the court they stand it?<br /><br />Anyway...to the silly arguement I will quote directly from Genesis 2, 20-25, the King James version. I also went to a protestant school and I still believe in God.<br /><br />...And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the air, and to every beaast of the field; but for Adam there was not found a HELP-MEET FOR HIM. <br />And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;<br />And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from MAN, MADE HE A WOMAN, AND BOUGHT HER UNTO THE MAN. THEREFORE SHALL A MAN LEAVE HIS FATHER AND HIS MOTHER AND SHALL CLEAVE UNTO HIS WIFE; AND THEY SHALL BE ONE FLESH. <br />And they were both naked, THE MAN AND HIS WIFE, and were NOT ASHAMED....<br /><br />Marty...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04552643095016293044noreply@blogger.com