Feb' 26: Rosie O'Donnell, right, stands with her partner Kelli Carpenter after getting married at ci

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Feb. 26 Rosie O'Donnell, right, stands with her
partner Kelli Carpenter after getting married at
city hall in San Francisco. 
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Feb. 26 A woman kisses her partner shortly after
they were married in San Francisco, Calif
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March 17 A couple is pronounced "married" by
Unitarian Rev. William Sinkford during their
ceremony in Boston, Mass. 
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Netherlands OKs Worlds First Gay Marriages
(April 2001)

• For the first time in human history, a nation has
  embraced same-sex marriage after the Netherlands
  passed a law which legalized it, and gay
  activists predicted other European countries will
  soon follow suit. In April, the mayor of
  Amsterdam united four homosexual couples as the
  ground-breaking law went into effect. You are
  writing history, Mayor Job Cohen told the eight
  homosexual participants.

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• This is the first civil marriage to be
  celebrated between two women and two men. That is
  unique in the world. The Dutch ceremony was the
  result of a 15-year crusade, according to an AP
  story. Im proud to be Dutch, said one of the
  homosexual men who got married. This makes it
  all real. Media reports said only seven
  Christian protesters stood outside city hall,
  holding signs that simply said, Come, let us
  return to the Lord.

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OTHERS SOON FOLLOWED

• Belgium followed suit during Jan. 2003.
• Next came Ontario, Canada in June 2003.
• By Aug. 2004, SSM had become available in three
  Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Ontario,
  Quebec) in one territory (Yukon).
• Lawsuits underway in Manitoba Nova Scotia.
• If, as expected, courts in the latter provinces
  approve SSM, then over 80 of Canadian same-sex
  couples will be able to marry in their own
  province.

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Status of Same-Sex Marriage in U.S.

• Currently, only one man one woman can be joined
  in matrimony have their marriages recognized by
  the state, except for the residents of
  Massachusetts who successfully won a court battle
  for the right to marry.
• Same-sex couples were able to obtain marriage
  licenses in San Francisco, CA, in various towns
  in New Mexico New York for short intervals of
  time during 2004. However, none were able to
  register their marriages.

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Status of Same-Sex Marriage in U.S.

• As of August 2004
• 37 states have enacted Defense of Marriage Acts
  that ban same-sex marriage. Other states have
  similar legislation pending.
• 4 states (AK, HI, NE, NV) have amended their
  state constitutions to ban SSM.
• 4 states (MD, OR, WI, WY) have marriage laws that
  specifically prohibit SSM.
• 5 states (CT, NJ, NM, NY, RI) and DC have no
  explicit prohibition of SSM.

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Status of Same-Sex Marriage in U.S.

• As of August 2004
• One state (MA) allows SSM, but only to residents
  of the state.
• The Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled on Nov.
  18, 2003 that the state cannot refuse to marry
  same-sex couples.
• Marriage has been available for both opposite-sex
  same-sex couples as of mid May 2004.

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The Homosexual Agenda

• Books, Magazines, Newspapers
• Television
• Movies
• Main-Stream Media
• Educational Fields
• Medical Field
• Denominational Churches

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The Homosexual Agenda

• Widely Found In Many Childrens Books
• The Miss Meow Pageant (ages 4-8)
• Becoming Visible (gay history 14 up)
• Jack and Jim (ages 4-7)
• Whos In A Family?
• All Families are Different
• One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads
• ABC, A Family Alphabet Book

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The Homosexual Agenda

• Widely Found In Many Childrens Books
• When Grownups Fall in Love
• Living In Secret
• Its Perfectly Normal (ages 10 up)
• 123 A Family Counting Book
• Heather Has Two Mommies
• Daddys Roommate
• The Sissy Duckling (ages 5-8)

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The Homosexual Agenda

• Many TV Shows Are Filled With It
• Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (Bravo/NBC)
• Boy Meets Boy (Bravo)
• The Amazing Race (CBS)
• Its All Relative (ABC)
• The L Word (Showtime)
• Queer as Folk (HBO)
• The Wire (HBO)

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The Homosexual Agenda

• Many TV Shows Are Filled With It
• Degrassi The Next Generation (NICK)
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (WB, UPN, FX)
• Dawsons Creek (WB)
• A Minute with Stan Hooper (FOX)
• Coupling (NBC)
• Two and a Half Men (CBS)
• Six Feet Under (HBO)
• The Shield (FX)

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• More Understanding
• It is important for everyone to understand more
  about the diversity in peoples sexual
  orientation. If you are a teenager, this brochure
  provides information to help as you discover more
  about yourself, your friends, and your place in
  the world. There also is information that may
  help your parents understand you better.
• American Academy of Pediatrics Brochure

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• Normal
• How do you know if you are gay? Many young people
  go through an anxious stage during which they
  wonder, Am I gay? It is normal to feel this way
  as your sexual identity is taking shape. Maybe
  you feel attracted to someone of the same gender
  or you have had some same-sex activity. This is
  normal.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• Sexual orientation develops as you grow and
  experience new things. It may take time to figure
  it all out. Do not worry if you are not sure. If
  over time you find you feel romantic attractions
  to members of the same sex, and these feelings
  continue to grow stronger as you get older, you
  probably are gay or bisexual. It is not a bad
  thing, it is just the way you are.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• Youre Not Alone
• You are not alone. About 10 of the population is
  gay. You cannot tell by looking at people whether
  they are gay. Gay people are all shapes, sizes,
  and ages. They have many types of racial and
  ethnic backgrounds.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• Coming Out
• In the long run it feels better if you do not
  keep these important feelings a secret keeping
  your identity a secret can be a burdenchoose a
  good time place to tell your family. If this
  information comes out during a family conflict or
  crisis, it may be harder for your parents to
  accept it. Remember, you have had time to accept
  your identity. Give your friends family time,
  too.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• Coming Out
• Often family friends will be relieved that you
  have helped them to understand you better. Try
  your pediatrician, parents, a trusted teacher, or
  a counselor. Members of the gay, lesbian,
  bisexual community, or gay lesbian youth
  groups, also can be helpful. They can be a real
  source of support a place to find healthy role
  models.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• A Message to Parents
• When your teenager is gay, lesbian, or
  bisexualTake a little time to come to grips with
  your childs sexual orientation. You may need to
  readjust your dreams for your childs future. You
  may have to deal with your own negative
  stereotypes of gay, lesbian, and bisexual people.

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens Facts for Teens
Their Parents

• A Message to Parents
• But you must not reject your teenager for his or
  her sexual orientationYour teenager did not
  choose to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Accept
  her or him be there to help with any problems
  that arise. Your pediatrician may be able to help
  you with this new challenge or suggest a referral
  for counseling.

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No Choice in the Matter

• The American Psychological Association the
  American Academy of Pediatrics agree that
  homosexuality is not an illness or disorder, but
  a form of sexual expression.
• No one knows what causes a person to be gay,
  bisexual, or straight. There probably are a
  number of factors. Some may be biological. Others
  may be psychological. The reasons can vary from
  one person to another. The fact is, you do not
  choose to be gay, bisexual, or straight.

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BORN THAT WAY?

• Ann Landers (4-16-02)
• Your brother did not decide to become gay he
  was born that way. I hope all the familywill
  accept the situation. His sexual orientation does
  not change the kind of person he isI urge you to
  respect his privacy allow him to determine how
  he wants to handle it. Meanwhile, please be as
  supportive as possible. He needs to know you love
  him no matter what.

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How Have We Reached This Point?

• The Nation Exalts Unrighteousness
• Proverbs 1434
• Everyone is Their Own Standard
• Prov. 1412 Judg. 2125 Isaiah 520
• Tolerance Softness Toward Sin
• Ephesians 511 2 Timothy 43-4
• The Removal of God Across this Land
• Psalm 141 Romans 128

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What Does the Bible Say?

• Attitude to the Scriptures is Essential
• 2 Tim. 316-17 I Peter 411 John 1248
• Gods View of Homosexuality in the OT
• Gen. 1820 191-7, 24-25 Lev. 1822 2013
• Gods View of Homosexuality in the NT
• Rom. 124-32 Jude 7 I Cor. 69-11 Rev. 218
• What Constitutes a Marriage?
• Matt. 194-5 I Cor. 72 Gen. 127-28

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The Truth About Same-Sex Marriages

• Homosexuality is a perverse sin that is an
  abomination in the eyes of God.
• The practice is against nature itself.
• Those who practice this work of the flesh will
  not inherit the kingdom of heaven.
• It ignores and rejects Gods plan for the home
  instituted from the very beginning.
• The legalization of gay marriages will lead to
  the acceptance of more perversions.

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What Must We Do?

• Continue to Boldly Teach the Truth
• Eph. 619-20 Jude 3 I Tim. 612
• Confront the Sin Vanquish It
• Eph. 617 2 Corinthians 103-6
• Hate the Sin, Not the Sinner
• Rom. 129 Rev. 26 Luke 1910
• Teach Homosexuals the Gospel
• Mark 1615 I Cor. 611 Rom. 116