Constitution Party of Massachusetts

Senate President Therese Murray, who supported an effort last fall to kill a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage without a vote, said yesterday that she will use her power as the new leader of the Senate and of the Constitutional Convention to ensure that lawmakers take an up-or-down vote on the amendment. - Boston Globe Article

I recently mentioned on my blog of nice to have Beacon Hill finally pledge to uphold our republican form of government at least allow a vote on the issue of homosexual marriage.  Yet, after writing that short piece, I began to wonder - are we ready?  The fight is now on.  Are God’s people ready to defend God’s law?  Let’s be honest, this issue not merely about traditional marriage or about mere definition.  The question is, are we as a people, willing to recognize God’s sovereign right to define this institution (or any institution) as He sees fit.  The fact is, the laws of God are immutable, despite what man may think or do.  Marriage is between and man and women because this is what God has declared (Genesis 2:15-25).  That really is the end of the debate.  We are not merely fighting about a definition - that is fact is forever settled in Heaven.  We are in essence fighting about recognizing God’s sovereign authority over the affairs of men.  Are we ready for this fight?

We live in a pluralistic society that promotes tolerance as its number one virtue.  Too often, as Christians, we are tempted to pander to secular society by changing our language and softening our tone.  Traditional marriage has become our battle cry, not Biblical marriage.  Perhaps in the political realm this is needed to an extent, but can I admonish all reading this blog to remember what really is at stake here?  We will never solve this problem of homosexual marriage by only holding up signs, signing petitions and casting votes., thought I believe all those things to be right and necessary.  The real battle is for the soul.  Only the gospel of Jesus Christ and change the heart.

Homosexual marriage is a symptom of a larger problem.  That problem is society’s abandonment of God.  Yes, let’s sound the alarm, rally the troops and get the marriage amendment on the ballot here in Massachusetts.  Let’s go ahead and call our representatives, hold our signs and convince all of the necessity of defeating this evil.  However, let us with twice as much effort, passion and prayer seek to glorify God and lift high His royal banner.  Let all who see and hear understand our message is not one of hate or exclusion but one of loyalty, worship and allegiance to a much higher and more worthy Power.  Let us not be ashamed of our real agenda, the recognition of God’s Law and His sovereign right to define marriage.  The truth is, God has this right whether we recognize it or not.  So let this truth give a great boldness in our proclamation of the truth.

I, like all good Constitutionalists, rejoiced over the State Legislature’s move to advance the Homosexual marriage ballot initiative.  They obviously did the right thing, and no one expected it.  This came in spite of the fact that the incoming governor lobbied hard to keep the body from even voting on the issue, as is their constitutional duty.  The governor urged politicians to actually break the law and go against the wishes of the people who elected them.This leads me to ask the question - why?  If we are living in of the most liberal states in the republic - why would anyone worry about this appearing on a ballot?  The ultra-liberal votes of the commonwealth will vote it down quickly.  It wouldn’t even be a contest.  Yet, so many on the other side fought hard to keep the legislature from fulfilling their sworn duties?  Again, I ask the question - why? Could I suggest an answer?  Perhaps even the voters of Massachusetts realize how offensive the issue of homosexual marriage is.  Even common sense tells us this is not right.  Perhaps we have not given the voters enough credit.  Perhaps there is a silent majority out there that is scaring the social progressives to death.  What about the election of Deval Patrick?  Here is an ultra-left winger elected in a landslide.  If what I am suggesting may be correct, how can it be reconciled with this fact?  In Massachusetts, the Democratic Party is an establishment and the Republican Party is a joke.  Many vote Democratic simply because that is what they have always done.  It is almost their duty to do it.  They may do it without even thinking about it.  Then take in to consideration the last two Republican governors, Swift and Romney, the people were ready for a change. I believe the issue of homosexual marriage may be the one issue that may wake up a few votes.  This is not an issue of party politics or partisanship; it is about traditional views held by most Bay State citizens.  We may have more conservatives out there who are now realizing they have been voting the wrong way for years now!  This is time for those of us who are true conservatives to rally the troops and hit the streets.  We have a message that may, for the first time in quite some time, have an audience.  Now is the time for patriots.  The time to wallow in self-pity and discouragement are over.  We need men and women who will stand up for what they know to be right, place principle over politics and boldly proclaim our vision.  I am reminded of the passing of Dr. A.J. Gordon, a pastor here in Massachusetts many years ago.  There along his bedside were his protégés, longing for some final words from their beloved mentor.  With his last few dying breathes, he proclaimed, “Victory, boys, victory!”  Let that be our goal, victory.  Never again let us sacrifice our convictions in the name of compromise, thinking our agenda will never fly here.  Let us give it all we’ve got.  Let’s pound the pavement and articulate our clear message of Godly values, individual freedom, and American sovereignty.