California has just announced (May 26,2009) that it will indeed uphold the ban on same-sex (homosexual) marriage that was passed in November 2008. So this means no more same-sex marriages in California.
The people of California have long debated same-sex marriage since the controversial passing of a law that allowed same sex marriage in May 2008. Since then, the controversial “proposition 8″ has been a steamed issue, even involving the Miss USA 1st runner up Carrie Prejean.
So California put the Proposition 8 on the ballot, and Californians voted 52% to ban same-sex marriage. Since then, it has been up to the courts to determine if the ban is indeed legal, and what they must do about the 18,000 marriages performed during that time.
What Did California Decide About Proposition 8 & Same Sex Marriages?
Again, California has just announced today that same-sex marriages are banned. Proposition 8 was indeed constitutional, and there will be no more homosexual marriages legally performed in the state.
So what about all of the same-sex marriages that occurred during the time when it was legal? California has decided to honor those marriages, and they will remain recognized by the state. However, no new same-sex marriages will be allowed.
What Are My Views About the Same-Sex/Homosexual Marriage Fiasco Going on in California?
I am very happy that California has correctly recognized a marriage as being between 1 man and 1 woman. That is what a marriage is, that is how a marriage is defined, and that is the way it should continue to be defined.
I am terrified of the long-term consequences of accepting inappropriate activity in our society, whether it be homosexuality, abortion, or anything else that goes against God’s word.
I think California made a terrible mistake by initially allowing homosexual/same-sex marriages in the first place. As far as those same-sex marriages that were performed during that time are concerned, what is done is done. California will still recognize them, and it is what it is.
I hope that other states will follow suit and no longer recognize same-sex marriage, or place a ban on it for future purposes. I have posted various times on why I oppose same-sex marriage, and the homosexual lifestyle. Again, I have no problems with homosexuals, nor am I a homophobe. I don’t want it to seem as if I am “hating” on people or being a “bigot.” I am not. If you want to be a homosexual, have fun, it is your life, and your soul, and your choice. I think all people should be treated fairly, and have the same basic rights as any person.
However, we should not celebrate homosexuality in society, nor should we begin changing laws to pamper the homosexual lifestyle. By accepting homosexual/same-sex marriage, it discriminates against all other forms of marriage (bisexual, polygamy, incest, bestiality, pedophilia, etc.). All of those marriage types are simply inappropriate today, as is homosexual marriage.
Again, if people want to be homosexuals, or commit adultery, or date multiple women, etc. they are free to do so without punishment by society as long as they don’t break a law or bother another individual. The government is not going to punish them, and I am certainly not going to bother any group of people, nor pick out any type of sin. I am against all sin. Let me repeat that: I am against all sins equally. I am against adultery, lying, or anything else just as much as homosexuality.
However, we should not pamper inappropriate activity either. It isn’t appropriate, and it shouldn’t be recognized as an appropriate relationship in the eyes of the law or God.
So in conclusion, I am very pleased with California on this issue. I hope the rest of the country follows suit. We should work to strengthen the family unit, and follow God’s plan.