Swordsearcher

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Random Thoughts

Life has been a little calmer. But, I have finally started back at work and the newborn is still a newborn lol.

President-Elect Obama, first black President...it really is unbelievable and historic. No matter he is a democrat, he's still an American and he will be my Commander-in-Chief. I will give him a chance and will always follow his orders (unless he goes against God, but I don't see that happening...to the extent I'm thinking of). He has talked about doing away with the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military. I think it's a huge mistake and I'll explain why. I'm not a hate mongering Christian bent on the destruction of all homosexuals. But, I will say that homosexuality is not natural, it's not a disease and it's you are not born with it. We are all born sinners and at a certain point in our lives, we become susceptible to a certain sin. Whether it be lying, swearing, homosexuality, adultery, etc. Homosexuals are not Godless people, they aren't forever damned to hell. They can be saved just as any of us can be, by the blood of Jesus Christ. He died for all. But, putting aside sin or not a sin...openly gay serivce members actually pose a threat to themselves and to the entire cohesion of a unit in the military. I guess if the gay community wants more soldiers, sailors, airman and Marines to die in combat then sure go ahead and protest about the don't ask, don't tell policy. There is a reason there isn't co-ed showers anywhere. There is a reason there aren't females allowed in infantry units (at least in the Marine Corps). It effects morale and cohesion of the unit. It would have a negative psychological impact on our military. And those of you out there that are in favor say "Well, I guess they better just learn to deal with it!". Oh, so now WE have to deal with it?! WE have to change because others live a life of sin? No, the world doesn't change for liars, for adulterers...and it shouldn't change for homosexuals. I hear the argument that being gay is like being black. That is the biggest crock I have ever heard, you CAN change how you behave sexually. You CAN'T change the color of your skin. If you somehow think you CAN'T change how you behave sexually then you are weak and haven't tried hard enough. Will you have setbacks? Yes. Will you get discouraged? Yes. Do you think those of us that do get saved stop lying on the stop? Or stop swearing? Or stop drinking alcohol? Not entirely. But, what you do get is the Holy Spirit inside of you. And then you start to say to yourself "Am I doing the right thing?" It's called a conscience, most of us do have it but to a saved person...that is the voice Holy Spirit telling you it's wrong and you shouldn't do it. I wish gay people the best in life and I hope they get all of the rights we have. But, I would hope they find Jesus and see the despicable ways of their life. Are we not all sinners? We are, I am, you are...don't force me to change my lifestyle because of your sins though.

Drinking alcohol. It seems to me that many evangelical independent baptists are against even a little bit of alcohol. But, I disagree with this. I belive the Bible talks about drunkards and drunkenness as being sins. But, I have yet to find anything about drinking alcohol at all. Small amounts of alcohol with dinner seems harmless and not a sin to me. Now, I understand that some people would just not want to have the temptation there and totally ban it from their house/body so as not to get drunk. I think having alcohol in the house and NOT getting drunk is actually a good test. But, it's definitely something that could be argued until you're blue in the face.