America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security?
While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war—one of colliding
cultures—heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the
country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
by Darris McNeely
Last month President George W. Bush traveled to Great Britain for a controversial
state visit. His goal was to restate his case for the war against terror in
general and the invasion of Iraq in particular. He spoke of the historic ties
between America and Britain, particularly during the 20th century battles
of aggression on the European continent. He was greeted with loud protests
from those who do not share his vision of the mission he articulates for the
United States and Britain in the world.
While he was abroad, the Massachusetts Supreme Court handed down a landmark
ruling, which stated that homosexual couples have the right to marry. By a
4-3 decision, the court not only bypassed federal courts, but also all other
state and federal legislative bodies, to decree a new definition of marriage.
By this ruling the court decrees that marriage is no longer defined as a
relationship between a man and woman. Equal protection under the law now extends
to homosexual couples without prejudice. With one decision, likely to be followed
by other states, the divine institution of marriage has been stripped of its
God-ordained intent. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has vowed to fight
this ruling with an amendment to the state's constitution.
Not only is this decision undemocratic, it is ungodly. It raises itself against
the laws of God regarding the sacred marriage covenant between a man and a
woman, given by Him at creation. It is another battle in an ongoing culture
war that weakens the moral fabric of society. This war, a war of cultures,
threatens the survival of this nation as much as does the war on terror. It
is important that our readers understand the extent of this war and where
it will lead. It may be too late to reverse the outcome, but we can be forewarned
of its consequences and pray for our merciful God to stay His hand of judgment.
