I know if any of my liberal friends were to read this post I probably would be ripped to pieces with what I'm about to say.
And it is unfortunate that our society has become so radical and liberal that if we state opinions that are opposite of another party's opinions we're automatically labeled as bigots, racist, discriminatory, hateful people.
But if we're civil about our opinions, how is it hateful?
It's not, but society is trying to force us to believe that it is if we don't accept what a majority deem to be very, very wrong.
Yes, I am talking about the Supreme Court overturning DOMA and declaring it unconstitutional.
The saddest part about this case is that the Supreme Court wanted nothing to do with it initially, but the Obama Administration wouldn't let it die so, yeah, they were forced to make a ruling on the matter.
And in a vote of 5-4 it was declared unconstitutional. So barely, it won, which says to me there are still people in this country that have morals. Or at least they know what the 10th amendment of the constitution says, which limits the powers of the three different branches of government. Basically what it says is, everything outlined as their responsibilities thus far in this document CANNOT be changed. It was written to limit their powers and not let any one branch of government gain more power than the other. BUT the founding fathers knew that evil men would probably one day make it into government, or someone who wanted the glory of a king would make it into government. So, that amendment was written in to make sure none of what is happening will happen.
So basically, what the supreme court did today was illegal and unconstitutional in declaring DOMA unconstitutional.
Thats an oxymoron isn't it.
I think what made me laugh the most when I read articles about it, is that the court stated the law violated the gay's fifth amendment rights. So, wanting to refresh my memory of the fifth amendment, I grabbed a pocket copy of the constitution and read it. Here's what it says:
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
-Amendment 5 of the Constitution of the United States
So, the supreme courts standing comes from an amendment that refers to the due process and fairness of criminal proceedings. Yes, I suppose you could argue that it talks about depriving people from "equality" "liberty" etc. etc. and so forth. But that's just one piece of the puzzle. And it was NOT meant to be used out of context. It just wasn't, and we know that because it was written that way for a reason. If we remember back to our American History classes we can remember that Britain had a very unfair way of dealing with those who were arrested and accused of treason and so on and so forth. So, the fifth amendment was written to deal with that problem. You'll notice the words "Due Process" in this. That is the process someone is due when going to court for whatever judicial proceedings are necessary. It was written to ensure that fair and just trials would take place.
So, then it has nothing to do with equality?
Unfortunately, no.
Needless to say, after reading through and understanding everything that happened today I was disappointed in this country. There was a time when I would label myself as proud to be American, and I would label myself a patriot. Yet I am ashamed at how fast this country is headed in it's downward spiral. The main ideals that were put in place by our founding fathers are being used against this country in order to implement Social ideals that are determined by the liberal radicals that are tearing this country apart. It makes me sick to see how our society is heading downhill. We cannot even voice our opinions if they don't match what the radical left deems as a good opinion. Instead, of rationality and agreeing to disagree, there is name calling, bullying, and yes even oppression for those who don't agree with what we now deem is the "majority" view of the world.
Today I believe that being a patriot means standing up for the past ideals this country was based on. As much as people want to deny it, this country was based on Judeo-Christian values. A value system that is still in place today and is most likely the majority of Americans believe. But we are told that our beliefs and the "system" is oppressive and old fashioned and needs to go the way of the earth.
John Adams one of our founders was quoted to say:
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other"
Other founders were quoted to say:
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."
Benjamin Franklin
"The sum of all is, if we would most truly enjoy the gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people; then shall we both deserve and enjoy it. While, on the other hand, if we are universally vicious and debauched in our manners, though the form of our Constitution carries the face of the most exalted freedom, we shall in reality be the most abject slaves."
Samuel Adams
How can we doubt that this country was founded on Judeo-Christian Values? Because it was! And all of these men are right and God has blessed this country for our success and freedom from overbearing and oppressive rulers. IF we follow Him and His commandments, this country and the people will be blessed. And also, the more and more we strive for this nirvanah like equality, and the more radical we become and push God out of our society, it does indeed enslave and destroy us.
First Nephi 13 in the Book of Mormon tells us that this country is set apart and different from the other countries of the world. And that God has consecrated it for our use as long as we obey Him, worship Him, and recognize the great things he as done for us. But when the society becomes wicked and we throw God out does our demise become more and more prominent. And we see that at the end of the Book of Mormon when the Nephites are all killed off while battling the Lamanites. It wasn't that the Lamanites were better fighters, it was because both parties were relying on physical strength and not the strength that could come from trusting and believing in an all powerful Father in Heaven. A godless society basically destroys itself from the inside out. No outside forces will do it, but it will be us that do it to ourselves.
Throughout history if we seriously study it, we will see that some of the largest societies that had the greatest destruction or fall came about because of increased wickedness and evil that was in the land. Ironically enough, it also had a considerable amount of practiced Homosexuality. To name a few states or countries,
Rome
Greece
Pompeii
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Assyria
Soddom and Gommorrah
Ironically enough, all of these societies listed were destroyed or dramatically collapsed. Through modern revelation we know that Soddom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of the high saturation of homosexual relationships.
In closing, I want to say that I don't hate people who label themselves as gay or lesbian. I frown upon the practice itself but not the person. I know and believe that it goes against what the Judeo Christian God we worship has said that marriage is between a man and a woman. Unfortunately, our society deems this as old fashioned and bigoted because we don't "accept" them for who they are. Unfortunately, in a god fearing society, it should be right or wrong. Not acceptance.
Denying people of what they deem to be their "rights" is not bigoted, discriminatory or oppressive. I fundamentally believe that we as a society now shy away from those types of practices because they are wrong. And we have every right as a society to shy away from and not want those practices implemented. Everyone has a right to their opinion, that's a fact. And I'm expressing mine, as calmly and collected as I possibly can. If anyone is to read this that disagree's with me, well then let's agree to disagree. But I believe in an all-powerful, all-knowing, omniscient being who is my Heavenly Father. It's Him who I fear more than man. With that being the case, I'm going to follow Him and trust in Him. This world is going to get darker by the day, I realize that, but I'm not afraid, and I know in my heart that I will be protected and blessed by Him if I put my trust and faith in His eternal plan.
Life is full of adventures, it's how we live and enjoy them that makes us who we are as individuals.
