I need to move.

Hokay so, first you all need to know I read the paper in the morning. I just do. And this morning I was skimming the local section when I found something that made me want to punch babies.

The proposal of an anti-gay bill in NC.

Now most of you guys know my view on homosexual marriage but if you don't let me sum it up. I do not agree with it and when I become a pastor will not perform it but also do not think there should be laws for or against the subject. The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, which includes freedom from religion. So if we take the freedom from religion away from the atheists we are in fact taking away our right to practice our own faith.

Now that you understand that let me talk about why this bill bothers me personally. First off it is not needed. North Carolina has state law that already defines marriage as between man and woman. I do not see the need to add to an already clear law.

Secondly, I do not see this as anything but a scapegoat as to how poorly our state government is handling the economic crisis. We need to focus on what is important and in my honest opinion that means making sure people have a place to live, food to eat, and a job to help them support themselves. Not if the gays are holding hands in the street.

Finally, and in my opinion most importantly, how is this gaining people to the kingdom of Christ? How will this bill make us look anything other then over-zealous bigots? How many gay people will come to know Christ because of this bill? I don't think very many at all to be honest with you.

But of course I may not fully understand politics...or idiots.