1. WELCOME! The Christian In A Secular America Parkside Bible Fellowship Adult Summer Sunday School July 12th, 2009 5th Session

2. The Attack on the Institution of Marriage

3. The Attack on the Institution of Marriage How/why did we get to this point in our society where the sanctity of marriage is threatened? Sexual revolution in the 60's Media (Hollywood) The Pill (birth control) Abortion (Roe vs Wade) Illegitimacy (Fatherlessness) Cohabitation Reproductive Technologies Divorce Gay Rights

6. “our hearts are restless until we find our rest in Thee.” (St. Augustine)

8. 18But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. 19If they were all one member, where would the body be? 20But now there are many members, but one body. 21And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; or again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you."

10. Genesis 1:26-27: Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness.… So, God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them”.

12. Biblical principle: Marriage is an opportunity for men and women to produce children. Children are a gift from God and our responsibility is to raise children in His “likeness.”

15. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Republicanism A representative democracy or a republic Government authority comes from the peoplewhoelectofficialsto represent their interests Encouraged educationand sacrifice for the public good Frequent elections. Govt. guarantee individual rights & freedoms. Govt.’s power should be limited through a written Constitution. After the American Revolution, our Founding Fathers wanted to create a “Virtuous Republic.” One, which promoted a stable society that would pass on the principles of Republicanism and maintain the rights and freedoms we fought for. conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life

17. “Republican Motherhood”

18. raise Godly, virtuous citizens.

19. raise the next generation of patriots.

20. Free public education

21. Churches to teach moralityClassical view of a model republic Judeo Christianbeliefs The“VirtuousRepublic” “City on a hill”[John Winthrop] Ideal citizen

22. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE “Even those who look no further than the temporal happiness of individuals and the welfare of existing society, are not insensible to the great importance of our domestic relations, which the strongest affections of nature secure, and which even our wants and weaknesses cement. Arthur Pink, Theologian We can form no conception of social virtue (of value) or felicity (happiness), yea, no conception of human society itself, which has not its foundation in the family. No matter how excellent the constitution and laws of a country may be, or how vast its resources and prosperity,

23. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE there is no sure basis for social order, or public as well as private virtue, until it be laid in the wise regulation of its families. After all, a nation is but the aggregate (total) of its families, and unless there be good husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, there cannot possibly be good citizens. Arthur Pink, Theologian Therefore the present decay of home life and family discipline threaten the stability of our nation today far more severely than does any foreign hostility” Arthur W. Pink, An Exposition of Hebrews

24. What does the Bible say about homosexuality?

25. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Same Sex Marriage Is Homosexuality.

26. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE In God’s eyes, it is SIN!

27. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Homosexuality is a perverse, abnormal sexual behavior that violates the DNA or the genetic structure of civilization John MacArthur, Pastor Grace Community Church

29. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Relativism What is, is OK Homosexual feelings are natural All homosexual activity is a viable choice No guilt Absolutes Warped by the Fall Homosexual feelings are abnormal All homosexual activity is sin Jesus forgives sinners

30. Can A Homosexual TrulyBe Saved? YES!BUT, there must be repentance and salvation. Romans 10: 9-13, I Cor. 9:11 If the person is not a Christian: issue is salvation If the person is a Christian: issue is a sexual sin I Cor 6: “…and such were some of you.” Sanctification takes a longtime “I’m a Christian with problems.” Homosexuality should not be categorized.

31. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? God says it’s SIN because: It’s unnatural It’s immoral It’s idolatrous God’s intent is heterosexuality Male-female marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church

32. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? Leviticus 18:22: You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination. Leviticus 20:13: If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death.

33. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? Romans 1: 18, 24: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. . . Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another . . .

34. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? Romans 1: 26-27: For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent actsand receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.

35. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? 1 Corinthians 6:9-11: 9Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

36. What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality? 1 Timothy 1:8-10 8But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers 10and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

37. Unnatural Romans 1 What is warped by the Fall Note the words Paul uses in this passage: "vile (wicked, evil), against nature, shameful, and in error." Simply feeling natural doesn’t make it natural Homosexual behavior is a choice, not a lifestyle

38. Immoral Any sexual activity outside of heterosexual marriage is fornication 44 references to fornication in the Bible The Bible never refers to homosexuality in a positive context

39. Perversion God would not condemn His own design Homosexuality results from those trying to meet God-given needs in ungodly ways Homosexuality is a perversion of God’s intent for mankind.

40. What is the truth about homosexuality? Homosexuality has profound physical, spiritual, emotional and psychological consequences.

42. Roughly 3 times the rate of alcoholism and drug abuse

43. Much more promiscuity (increased sexual activity) and domestic abuse

44. Shortened life span.

46. Less acceptance, more shame

47. Greater sense of isolation

49. Hearts hardened toward God

51. The Battle Against Same Sex Marriage

54. “Pride” Stonewall Riots June 28,1969.DADT Policy: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” US policy for homosexuals serving in the military. DOMA: Defense of Marriage Act

56. It also authorizes states to deny recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other states.

60. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Same-sex marriages legalized in six of the 50 states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Iowa, same-sex marriages are recognized and currently performed. Vermont, same-sex marriages begin on September 1, 2009.

61. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Same-sex marriages legalized in six of the 50 states: Maine, same-sex marriages will begin on or around September 14, 2009, pending a possible people's veto. New Hampshire, same-sex marriages begin on January 1, 2010.

62. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Same-sex marriages legalized in six of the 50 states: California, same-sex marriages were performed between June 16, 2008 and Nov. 4, 2008. California voters passed Prop.8 in the Nov. 2008 election that defined same-sex marriage.

63. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Same-sex marriages legalized in six of the 50 states: New York and Washington, D.C.,same-sex marriages from other states are recognized but not performed.

64. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Marriage Amendment Summary States Marriage Amendments Fall 2008 Vote: 1. Arizona (2008 by 56.5%) 2. California (2008 by 52%) 3. Florida (2008 by 62%) States Marriage Amendments Fall 2006 Vote: Arizona (2006 by 48.2% -- did not pass)2. Colorado (2006 by 56%)3. Idaho (2006 by 63%)4. South Carolina (2006 by 78%)5. South Dakota (2006 by 52%)6. Tennessee (2006 by 81%) 7. Virginia (2006 by 57%)8. Wisconsin (2006 by 59%)

65. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Marriage Amendment Summary States With Marriage Amendments: Alabama (2006 by 81%)2. Alaska (1998 by 68%)3. Arkansas (2004 by 75%) 4. Georgia (2004 by 77%)5. Hawaii (1998 by 69%)6. Kansas (2005 by 70%)7. Kentucky (2004 by 75%)8. Louisiana (2004 by 78%)9. Michigan (2004 by 59%)10. Mississippi (2004 by 86%)

66. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE Marriage Amendment Summary States With Marriage Amendments: 11. Missouri (2004 by 71%)12. Montana (2004 by 66%)13. Nebraska (2000 by 70%) 14. Nevada (2002 by 67%)15. North Dakota (2004 by 73%)16. Ohio (2004 by 62%)17. Oklahoma (2004 by 76%)18. Oregon (2004 by 57%)19. Texas (2005 by 76%)20. Utah (2004 by 66%)

67. INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE June 1, 2009, the Nevada Assembly and Senate overrode Gov. Jim Gibbons' veto of a bill establishing a domestic partnership law in the state. The bill becomes effective Oct. 1, 2009. Under the law, couples -- whether same sex or opposite sex -- can sign a registry at the secretary of state's office, then pay a fee for a domestic partnership contract that essentially gives them the same legal rights and responsibilities as married couples. Employers are not required to offer healthcare and other benefits to domestic-partner couples, but may if they wish. Marriage Amendment Summary States With Marriage Amendments: 11. Missouri (2004 by 71%)12. Montana (2004 by 66%)13. Nebraska (2000 by 70%) 14. Nevada (2002 by 67%)15. North Dakota (2004 by 73%)16. Ohio (2004 by 62%)17. Oklahoma (2004 by 76%)18. Oregon (2004 by 57%)19. Texas (2005 by 76%)20. Utah (2004 by 66%)

69. Civil marriage would provide family stability and security like traditional marriage.

71. Constitution promises liberty and justice to all Americans

73. Medicare

74. Medical leave

75. Property inheritance

76. The right to visit their spouse in hospital

77. Make medical decisions if they are incapacitated

79. Civil marriage protects couples nationwide.

81. Children need to be raised by their biological parents.

84. Purpose of marriage is procreation and same-sex couples cannot.

86. Marriage is only feasible if the couple is monogamous:

88. CHRIST AND CULTURE If the Traditional Marriage Activists are successful in lobbying Congress to propose a Marriage Protection Amendment, have it sent to the states, ratified by 38 states (3/4 of states) and added to the US Constitution, than there can be no lawsuits or Supreme Court action against traditional marriage. It becomes the “law of the land.” The only way the GLBT Organization could change this is by repealing it through another Amendment. This is a very difficult process and has happened only once in our history.

89. CHRIST AND CULTURE IN THE NEWS 6. H.R. 1269: 111th Congress, March 2009 Introduced. Marriage Protection Act of 2009. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1269&tab=summary 7. Massachusetts attorney general files lawsuit against federal marriage law. http://multimedia.wbz.com/m/audio/24661879/ma-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-against-federal-marriage-law.htm?q=apple 8. Washington, D.C. Council approves gay marriage bill. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/05/AR2009050501618.html