Yesterday I created a file on my computer marked “Infanticide.” I intend
to start making notes, collecting articles, and finding materials about
the subject. I’ve been thinking about doing it for a while and I’m
convinced that now is the time to start gathering info and getting ready
to deal with the subject. Let me tell you why.
I’m no chess grand master. I’ve read a few chess books; I know a few
opening moves, some risky gambits; I know enough to hold my own. One
thing I’ve learned about chess is that you have to think ahead, usually,
at least two moves ahead. As a Christian in an increasingly aggressive
secular culture, I believe, much like a game of chess, that we have to
start thinking two moves ahead of the game. We have to identify what’s
on, what’s next, and what is after that.
In terms of “what’s on”, that is obviously the same sex marriage
(SSM) debate. Now I am opposed to SSM for various reasons, most of which
will not convince most people! At the end of the day, SSM is about the
attempt to compel government and society to affirm a person’s emotional
attachments and choice of lifestyle entirely apart from any kind of
sexual ecology. I think I have a solution to that debate which would get
religion out of civil unions and government out of marriage – but
that’s a different story. In any case, it’s time to face up. While there
are some remarkably resistant hold outs – including Australia much to
my surprise – the game is pretty much over. I’m convinced that SSM is
inevitable. Nearly every non-Christian under 30 that I know is in favor
of it. Even rugged beer swilling rugby stars are coming out in support
of it. The writing is on the wall. While there might be a few pockets
that hold out for longer, the barbarians will breach the gates sooner
rather than later. Continue at Mike Bird
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