Christian Legislation

I think one of the biggest problems in our country is the attempt to legislate Christian morality. My next comment is something that I believe – not just believe, but I KNOW. Christianity is not supposed to form a government. Religion is a personal experience. It is meant to be left to the individual, not forced upon any one else. I believe this verse shows that:

Matthew 22:21 …Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

This seems to be commentary on the separation of church and state – in a sense. I know that Jesus isn’t “literally” saying this, but he is saying that the government has its own responsibilities outside of religion. The preceding question was, “Should we pay taxes to Caesar?”

If I were to ever become a Christian again, I could never return to my old ways. I would never believe in the superiority of one denomination over another. I would continue to believe in equality for EVERYONE. I would fight for the right of gay marriage because everyone has the right to be happy. Everyone has the right to be equal. Christian legislation which denies equal rights based on religion denies the fact that the Bible calls all people sinners. Christian legislation tells people that their sins are worse than the legislators (as well as the majority).

This is the best way I can describe it. If homosexuality is a terrible sin that will cause people to be cast into hell, why can’t homosexuals be allowed to be happy while living on Earth. It is a victimless crime. It does not affect the sanctity of your marriage, because marriage is not exclusive to Christianity. Marriage has been around for a very long time.