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Hi Alise!

This is a great write up...I do have to state that I admire your writing. I have since we have connected. However, there is a divide between us on this issue. I once held, within myself for many years, a condoning of same sex marriage - until I really started to see what God had to say about it through His Word. And considering such, I now find myself not able to condone this lifestyle in my heart.

Boiled down...no matter how anyone tries to breakdown scripture to make it sound all inclusive...homosexuality is a sin. It's no greater a sin than any other laid out in scripture, but nevertheless is it still a sin. And considering this, my heart can't find it's way to condone it...therefore, I cannot condone marriage between two people of the same sex.

While I love and respect everyone, I can't condone or tolerate lifestyles that are outwardly sinful. And when asked on a ballot if I support it or not, I will make my mark in a lack of support because I know how God feels about this lifestyle - and I can't turn my heart away from God on a heart issue I know he outwardly opposes Himself. This battle can't truly be fought in a courtroom or government body (based on the votes of the majority of the citizens who cast their votes), it can only be fought at the feet of God by approaching His throne on our knees in prayer for all our sins (homosexuality included)...therefore, leaving what we truly cannot conquer in His hands.

Until the day comes when the truth is revealed for all of us to see with our own eyes, beyond the written word we are given today, I will love others and respect their choice to do as they will, but you better believe I am placing [even my own opinions] in His hands and praying for a change of heart for all mankind concerning the nature of sin and how it can only be fought on the battlefield of His grace.