The Judge's Logic

A few weeks ago a judge in California declared that the voter decision that marriage is between a man and a woman is unconstitutional.  This will continue to until it is decided by the Supreme Court.  The part of his ruling that jumped out to me: “The evidence shows conclusively that moral and religious views form the only basis for a belief that same-sex couples are different from opposite-sex couples,” Walker wrote. “Moral disapproval alone is an improper basis on which to deny rights to gay men and lesbians. The evidence shows conclusively that Proposition 8 enacts, without reason, a private moral view that same-sex couples are inferior to opposite-sex couples.”  Do others not see the problem with this, “Moral disapproval alone is an improper basis on which to deny rights to gay men and lesbians."

Many will take exception, maybe even be offended by the following statement, mankind's moral disapproval finds its foundation in God.  Other wise how do we come to realization that murder, rape, or stealing is wrong.  If God did not establish a moral code, how did we know any of these and others crimes are actually crimes.  You say murder is wrong, why because you say so, according to this judge your moral disapproval alone is not enough.  You would next say well the law says it is wrong.  Somewhere someone said, based on moral disapproval alone, that murder is wrong.  Then it seems that a bunch of people agreed and it became law, but according to this judge that would have to be struck down.

Now you say, the Judge said it is unconstitutional, but what is the constitution?  It is a document that was put together by guys sitting around making decisions based on moral disapproval or moral approval alone.  As your argument continues you would say well I am sure that they worked from other laws that they were familiar with, which again had been established by people making based on moral disapproval and moral approval alone.  Using this Judge's decision we could theoretically wipe out every law that has ever been established.

The reasoning for this judge's decision is not just wrong it is scary. There are alot of people out that would like to remove moral disapporval on many topics, not just same sex marriage but everything from drugs to adult / child sex. The only thing holding them at bay is our moral disapproval.


What this Judge and many other will never admit, our laws are in fact established from the very one who gave us the foundation for all laws.  When God gave Moses the 10 commandments, He laid the foundation that many nations have worked from as they formed their code of law.  Most of us possess that moral approval and disapproval in our own subconscious.  There is just that still small voice in us that says that is wrong, whether it is murder, theft, and the list goes on.  I thank God for our moral diapproval, and my prayer for our nation is that moral disapproval will never go away.

Song of The Month: Fox On The Run

Heard this played by The Mountian String Band at Dollywood, knew then it would be the song this month.  This version is done by The Country Gentlemen.  Enjoy.

10 Lies About God And The Truths That Shatter Deception

Over the last few weeks I have been preaching through the book, 10 Lies About God And The Truths That Shatter Deception written by Dr. Irwin.  There are some lies that have been started and for the most part accepted by the vast majority.  In each chapter Dr. Irwin presents the lie, and then refutes it.  Some topics we have dealt with, God is whatever we want Him to be, Many paths lead into God's presence, and the list goes on.  The problem is many people have accepted these lies as fact with no regard to what the Bible says.  This has led to many having a totally wrong view of God. 

 So far we have dealt with four of these lies, if you would like to check those sermons out click on the title above.

Brian Roberts - Learning to fail

Ran across this video someone had posted on Orioles Hangout and you one of the very good baseball players of today sharing how he deals with adversity, and his faith.

Penn Jillette Gets A Gift

I really don't watch Penn & Teller, if they are just doing the illusions they are fine but the commentary can get to be a bit much.  I just read an article where the writer was feeling the same way, even to the point where if he had the opportunity he would have a hard time telling Penn about Jesus.  Then he ran across this video of Penn telling how someone did make this effort to share with him.  Listen closely and you may have to watch it a couple time, because he asks a profound question that we need to ask ourselves.  He did not become a christian, but he was impacted.

Ballad Of Jed Clampett (Bilingual Version)

Probably have never heard this song done this way.

Song of The Month: Wrenk Of Old 97

The song features video from the Beverley Hillbillies.  Enjoy Lester & Earl, and Jed as he dances a little.