Marriage- The Sacred Institution

Return America has been responsible on two occasions for bringing thousands to Raleigh in support of the Marriage Amendment.  Needless to say, the democratic controlled Legislature looked the other way and refused to do the will of the people.  They responded to their constituents that sufficient laws had already been activated and that North Carolina was sufficiently protected.  However, other states witnessed that one liberal judge with the stroke of his liberal pen may repeal such laws.  A Marriage Amendment to the State Constitution basically places the Amendment outside the reach of a judge not in sympathy with Biblical marriage.  Since marriage is the bed rock of civilization there cannot be laws to stringently activate to assure its protection. 

The latest poll by the Civitas Institute indicates that nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians favor a Marriage Amendment.  We are hopeful that the change in our Legislature will place the Marriage Amendment on the ballot in the near future. We encourage you to contact your representatives and encourage them to support the Marriage Amendment.

North Carolina is the only state south of Washington, D.C. and east of New Mexico without such an amendment.  North Carolina needs to join thirty other states in our nation defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

Occasionally, those supporting "same-sex marriage" will state that "Jesus never mentioned same sex marriage".  I would like to respond with two answers among many. First of all, how do we know He never mentioned "same-sex marriage"?  All the truths Jesus taught are not recorded in Scripture. "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen."  (John 21:25)  Among those volumes of books which were not written Jesus certainly could have addressed the issue. Beyond that, the work of the Trinity was involved in giving us the Sacred Scriptures. The Inspired Bible written by the Living Word very emphatically condemns "same sex marriage".  To disagree with that statement is to "wrest as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction"  (II Peter 3:16) and to turn "the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ."  (Jude 4)  Second, Jesus taught us the definition of marriage therefore He did not have to address "same-sex marriage".  "For this cause shall a man  (male)  leave father (male) and mother (female) and shall cleave to his wife: (female) and they twain (male-female) shall be one flesh."  It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out from this Scripture that the definition of Biblical marriage is the union of one man and one woman.  The Scriptures are powerfully and abundantly clear that any other union is to go after "strange flesh" (Jude 7) which God calls an "abomination". (Leviticus 18:22)

We realize that apostate religious movements are elevating homosexuals into leadership roles. (See next article) The "Metropolitan Community Church" consists of a group of so-called like-minded churches whose membership is permeated with homosexuals and whose leaders are usually homosexual.  Mainline denominations are now elevating homosexuals into their hierarchy and endorsing "same-sex" marriage.  Our Congress has now repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".  If the Bible was a revered Book in America as it once was, there would be such fear among the populace that national days of prayer and fasting would be called to avert the impending judgment of God. The twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) were destroyed because of such perversion and God ushered in an "urban renewal program" as the consequences of their unnatural affection.  The approval of many religious bodies does not constitute a quorum to override the Authority of God's Eternal Preserved Word!  The entire excuse making among the Theologs hasn't thrown Heaven into a panic.  God will have the last Word when every knee bows and proclaims Him King of Kings and Lord of Lords at which time all excuse making will end and Gods Truth will be acknowledged, much to the disgust of those who held the Word of God in contempt. 

Gay Man Elected Head of
North Carolina Christian Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches, which consists of mainline Protestant groups and Roman Catholic dioceses in North Carolina has elected a gay man as its president.  Stan Kimer, a lay leader in the Metropolitan Community Church stated, that "people are increasingly able to look beyond someone being gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender.  One of his goals is to get young people interested in inter-church activism." We understand his philosophy!  "But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."  (I Corinthians 2:15)  We are able to discern his intent and motivation.  Since they cannot produce they must recruit young people to their perverted, warped agenda. One cannot think of anything more nauseating, debased, lewd and immoral than recruiting precious young people into such shameful conduct. 

Some Interesting Stats
From the Recent Election

What impact does religious affiliation have in national elections?  

1. Among Born-Again or Evangelical voters, 77% voted for Republicans.  
2. White Protestants voted for Republicans over Democrats by a 69% to 28% margin.  
3. White Catholics voted for Republicans over Democrats by a 59% to 39% margin.  
4. Those who have no religious affiliation supported Democrats over Republicans by a 68% to 30% margin. 

Some Exit Polling Stats

1. When asked what was needed to get America back on track, reducing spending and restoring values were equally important.   
2.  A majority of voters said members of Congress and political leaders are ignoring our religious heritage.  
3. 53% of voters opposed homosexual marriage. 
4. Christian conservatives comprised 28.8 million, or 32% of all voters---the highest recorded percentage of any election.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

January 5, 2011
Summerfield Baptist Tabernacle
Summerfield, NC

 January 7, 2011
Return America Banquet
Rockingham, NC

 January 19, 2011
Victory Baptist Church
Lexington, NC

 January 20-21, 2011
Gospel Way Baptist Church
Cherryville, NC