The following is a response I posted on Facebook to a question presented to me.

It is an attempt to summarize to Christians why I have taken the position I have with regard to the Marriage Protection Amendment (that I am in favor of it and voted “for” it).

I have observed the debate taking place on the internet with regard to the Marriage Protection Amendment – to include seeing see those I love in the Lord (and who I know have a deep and genuine love for God) advocate for what I view to be the wrong side on this issue. Not wrong based on John’s opinion, but wrong based on the clear teaching of Scripture (and, to a lesser degree, the principles that have historically guided us as a nation, and “wrong” in terms of the unawareness on the part of fellow Christians as to the true nature of the battle that is going on with regard to the moral direction of this nation). Continue reading »

Supplements To Sunday’s Message

I wanted to make the following documents available to all members of Living Way Church. It is so important to me that all of you are in a position to make an informed decision with regard to the Marriage Protection Amendment.

These three documents are in addition to (and different from) the two “hard copy” documents contained in the Sunday April 29 church bulletin.

Please take the time to read through them, as you prepare to vote in our state’s primary.

Thank you,

John

Marriage in Society’s Moral Crosshairs

Questions and Responses to Marriage Amendment

10 Reasons to Protect Marriage in North Carolina

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Responding to the Opposition

I have had the opportunity to research the debate surrounding the Marriage Protection Amendment.

It seeks to elevate current state law (defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman) to the level of a constitutional amendment; thereby, protecting marriage from redefinition by the courts or the legislature, against the will of the people.

Opposition to this amendment (and to its supporters) has been intense.

Serious allegations have been made against this amendment. Are they true? Or are North Carolinians being misinformed and misled?

Given the importance of this issue, I would like to encourage you to please take Continue reading »