sfbob diaried this point ealier today, but surprised that not more chatter on this topic, so posting again.
The California Supreme Court announced Friday that it will rule Tuesday on whether Proposition 8, passed by a voters in November 2008 and eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry, was a valid amendment to the California Constitution.
USA Today
I will confess, my feelings on this topic have evolved over the years. There were times when I didn't care. There were times when I felt gay marriage would take something away from marriage. I was wrong on both counts. So wrong. But that was then.
When the Prop 8 decision was announced last November, I cried. And I was angry. And I think the difference between now and my earlier apathy and ignorance comes from two sources -- spending more time with God and spending more time on dKos.
Perhaps Jesus did not spend time with the outcasts of his day just because he wanted to be nice -- perhaps it's because by spending time with people who are different from you, people who are persecuted and suffer, you get to know them better. You see their pains, their joys, their love, their lives.
As a follower of Christ, I see Prop 8 for what it is -- a law of hate.
So this weekend I will pray. I hope you'll join me in prayer, whether you pray to God or not, because every voice is important.
Lord, thank you for today. Thank you for the joy and peace that comes when two people who were meant to find each other come together. Thank you for love.
May the decision that is announced Tuesday -- whether pro or con -- reach people's hearts in ways that make everyone realize that marriage is a gift to be denied to no man, to no woman. May we all feel the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
And remember, if not Tuesday, then tomorrow. In all 50 states.
Have a great weekend.