After Gay Marriage What Comes Next? - Todd Strandberg - http://www.raptureready.com/rap16.html
The recent decision by the Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage is a major indication that America has lost its way. The true moment of hopelessness occurred to me several days prior to the ruling when it dawned on me that I knew exactly how the vote would go. The proponents of same-sex marriage have spent so much time destroying the biblical foundations of our nation, it was easy to determine that the Supreme Court would bow to the will of the pop culture.
CBS News showed its involvement in the gay agenda by showing clips from a 1967 documentary. It was called The Homosexuals, and it was an eye opener to see how drastically moral values have changed in America. Even though CBS only gave a mild endorsement of the alternative lifestyle at that time, the network could not find a single company that would allow their ads to run during the program.
A homosexual man being interviewed in the documentary made the strange move of only allowing himself to be interviewed from behind a house plant. He had a good reason to be camera shy. Back in 1967, there was only one state in the union where it was legal to be a practicing homosexual. You would be fired from any high profile job if it was learned that you had same sex preferences. Gays were on the same level of drug dealers and prostitutes.
Today, homosexuality is seen as normal. Corporations are now proud to sponsor gay events. All the limits on jobs have been removed. The CEO of Apple, the largest company by market capitalization, was proud to come out of the closet as a gay man. Christians and conservatives, who oppose the sin of homosexuality are now seen in the negative light.
The moral struggle will not end with gay marriage. It will quickly become obvious how little homosexuals care about monogamous relationships. Sure, gays wanted the legitimacy that comes with marriage but they still prefer to whore around with multiple partners.
The dirty secret about gay relationships is their brevity. A survey given to 7,862 homosexuals found that of those involved in a "current relationship," only 15 percent describe their union as having lasted twelve years or longer, with five percent lasting more than twenty years. A series of U.S. Census Bureau studies found that about 70 percent of heterosexual marriages reach their tenth anniversary, with about half surviving to their 20th anniversary.
I've always liked a quote attributed to Ruth Graham, wife of the Reverend Billy Graham:
"If God doesn't soon bring judgment upon America, He'll have to go back and apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah!"
What makes this statement all the more true and prophetic is that no one is using it today. Mrs. Graham made that remark 48 years ago, and it's clear that judgment has been falling on this nation. Since the Lord is slow to show wrath, the continuation of this downward spiral may be unavoidable.
We are now at the point where all is left is for the gay lobby is for them to come after Christians. Because there is no long-term satisfaction is sin, homosexuals will always be driven to force others to approve of their lifestyle. If the left had their way, 100 percent attendance would be required at the next gay pride parade. Anyone not seen waving the rainbow flag would be sent off to re-education camp.
Events are moving very fast. There are already some gay groups calling for the removal the tax exempt status of Christian organizations, and the boycotting of Christian leaders that oppose the new moral standard.
Of all the factors working to destroy America, I would say the worst problem is the state of the Church. The average Christian has no fight, no principle, and no will. Because so few believers are involved in working to uphold godly principles, the enemy will be able to quickly neutralize the ones that dare stand against them. With the Tribulation hour so close, it is better to go down fighting a hopeless cause than to be part of those who did nothing while perversion swept over the land.
"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them" (Romans 1:28).
I spent this past weekend in the place of my roots, Northeastern Ohio. From Thursday through Sunday night, there were Fourth of July celebrations. Young kids dressed in red, white and blue, stars and stripes swimming trunks, teens wearing USA baseball caps, young men and women in patriotic clothing, and of course us older folks with our own brand of patriotism. There is something good about patriotism, about nationalism for America. Throughout the weekend, in most every conversation with folks young and old alike, there were conversations about God, Country and Family. I say this because there is so much bad news about America, but there really is so much good about it within the grass roots.
My son, my wife, one of his friends from college, and I sat around a fire talking about the nation and how it has strayed from God. We talked about Jesus Christ and the necessity of having Him at the center of our lives. We talked about how the Church has given up so much ground to the government and is not effective in teaching the Word of God or holding people accountable to what is right; how it has become a country club in many cases looking inward with self-indulgence and extra-biblical teachings. We talked about consequences of bad leadership and how that contrasts with the judgment of God. We discussed the deep challenges faced by the current generation--not from the perspective of fear, but of hope.
If a boat ride around Portage Lakes is any indicator, there were many other conversations taking place about the condition of our country and its citizens. America is still alive, it's not on life support. There is still a spirit of '76, that revolutionary spirit that defined freedom and equality, fomented worldwide evangelism, and established a beacon of hope for those oppressed around the world. Hope. That's part of what it is about. We have to have hope that we can turn all this around. And we have to act. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." If we have hope, the substance of that is faith. It starts with each of us individually. We have to have faith.
There us much written about the coming persecution and the failing of America. While things look bleak, we need to focus on the good within us and around us. We need to start today. If 12 men did what was claimed in Acts 17:6, what can we do? With our faith, the substance of our hope, can we too, turn the world upside down? Yes we can. Believe the good report. Be as Christ said in his Sermon on the Mount "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under a bushel, but on a lamp stand; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
The recent decision by the Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage is a major indication that America has lost its way. The true moment of hopelessness occurred to me several days prior to the ruling when it dawned on me that I knew exactly how the vote would go. The proponents of same-sex marriage have spent so much time destroying the biblical foundations of our nation, it was easy to determine that the Supreme Court would bow to the will of the pop culture.
CBS News showed its involvement in the gay agenda by showing clips from a 1967 documentary. It was called The Homosexuals, and it was an eye opener to see how drastically moral values have changed in America. Even though CBS only gave a mild endorsement of the alternative lifestyle at that time, the network could not find a single company that would allow their ads to run during the program.
A homosexual man being interviewed in the documentary made the strange move of only allowing himself to be interviewed from behind a house plant. He had a good reason to be camera shy. Back in 1967, there was only one state in the union where it was legal to be a practicing homosexual. You would be fired from any high profile job if it was learned that you had same sex preferences. Gays were on the same level of drug dealers and prostitutes.
Today, homosexuality is seen as normal. Corporations are now proud to sponsor gay events. All the limits on jobs have been removed. The CEO of Apple, the largest company by market capitalization, was proud to come out of the closet as a gay man. Christians and conservatives, who oppose the sin of homosexuality are now seen in the negative light.
The moral struggle will not end with gay marriage. It will quickly become obvious how little homosexuals care about monogamous relationships. Sure, gays wanted the legitimacy that comes with marriage but they still prefer to whore around with multiple partners.
The dirty secret about gay relationships is their brevity. A survey given to 7,862 homosexuals found that of those involved in a "current relationship," only 15 percent describe their union as having lasted twelve years or longer, with five percent lasting more than twenty years. A series of U.S. Census Bureau studies found that about 70 percent of heterosexual marriages reach their tenth anniversary, with about half surviving to their 20th anniversary.
I've always liked a quote attributed to Ruth Graham, wife of the Reverend Billy Graham:
"If God doesn't soon bring judgment upon America, He'll have to go back and apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah!"
What makes this statement all the more true and prophetic is that no one is using it today. Mrs. Graham made that remark 48 years ago, and it's clear that judgment has been falling on this nation. Since the Lord is slow to show wrath, the continuation of this downward spiral may be unavoidable.
We are now at the point where all is left is for the gay lobby is for them to come after Christians. Because there is no long-term satisfaction is sin, homosexuals will always be driven to force others to approve of their lifestyle. If the left had their way, 100 percent attendance would be required at the next gay pride parade. Anyone not seen waving the rainbow flag would be sent off to re-education camp.
Events are moving very fast. There are already some gay groups calling for the removal the tax exempt status of Christian organizations, and the boycotting of Christian leaders that oppose the new moral standard.
Of all the factors working to destroy America, I would say the worst problem is the state of the Church. The average Christian has no fight, no principle, and no will. Because so few believers are involved in working to uphold godly principles, the enemy will be able to quickly neutralize the ones that dare stand against them. With the Tribulation hour so close, it is better to go down fighting a hopeless cause than to be part of those who did nothing while perversion swept over the land.
"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them" (Romans 1:28).
A prophetic people can prevail - Bill Wilson - www.dailyjot.com
I spent this past weekend in the place of my roots, Northeastern Ohio. From Thursday through Sunday night, there were Fourth of July celebrations. Young kids dressed in red, white and blue, stars and stripes swimming trunks, teens wearing USA baseball caps, young men and women in patriotic clothing, and of course us older folks with our own brand of patriotism. There is something good about patriotism, about nationalism for America. Throughout the weekend, in most every conversation with folks young and old alike, there were conversations about God, Country and Family. I say this because there is so much bad news about America, but there really is so much good about it within the grass roots.
My son, my wife, one of his friends from college, and I sat around a fire talking about the nation and how it has strayed from God. We talked about Jesus Christ and the necessity of having Him at the center of our lives. We talked about how the Church has given up so much ground to the government and is not effective in teaching the Word of God or holding people accountable to what is right; how it has become a country club in many cases looking inward with self-indulgence and extra-biblical teachings. We talked about consequences of bad leadership and how that contrasts with the judgment of God. We discussed the deep challenges faced by the current generation--not from the perspective of fear, but of hope.
If a boat ride around Portage Lakes is any indicator, there were many other conversations taking place about the condition of our country and its citizens. America is still alive, it's not on life support. There is still a spirit of '76, that revolutionary spirit that defined freedom and equality, fomented worldwide evangelism, and established a beacon of hope for those oppressed around the world. Hope. That's part of what it is about. We have to have hope that we can turn all this around. And we have to act. Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." If we have hope, the substance of that is faith. It starts with each of us individually. We have to have faith.
There us much written about the coming persecution and the failing of America. While things look bleak, we need to focus on the good within us and around us. We need to start today. If 12 men did what was claimed in Acts 17:6, what can we do? With our faith, the substance of our hope, can we too, turn the world upside down? Yes we can. Believe the good report. Be as Christ said in his Sermon on the Mount "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under a bushel, but on a lamp stand; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
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