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Wake-Up World: You Are Already with One Foot in the Grave Wake-up World: You are already with one foot in the grave On July 21, New York Times presented a good size article about “Russia’s Anti-Gay Crackdown”. I read it with interest, as this is right up on our alley, and found nothing that I did not know before except the comments that followed. I read a few of them and was struck by the fact that they all came from gay people, who with one voice called on America and the world to protest against Vladimir Putin’s curtailment of the homosexual’s “human rights”. Many of them called on Barak Obama to pick up the phone and complain to Putin about his anti-gay legislation, and make sure that he discusses this point with him in the strongest terms when he visits Russia shortly. I did not know that Obama is scheduled to visit Russia shortly, but the gay people know every move of their ‘brother’ in the White House. I kept reading those comments to see what the ‘straight’ people had to say, but there was none. I passed one hundred and still no comment from ‘straight’ people. Then I thought I’d break the ice and offer them my own comment. I began by pointing out that the homosexual life style is not a private matter but one of concern for the whole society, and that in the past every city and people that gave themselves over to this kind of ‘pleasure’ has brought on God’s wrath and wiped them all off the face of the earth, homosexual and heterosexual alike. I also told them that if Putin did not have an agenda against his political opponents, destroying many of them, I would be an enthusiastic supporter of him and his policies. Then I quoted for them the following passage from the Bible. Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Rom 1:19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, Rom 1:21 although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Rom 1:22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, Rom 1:23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Rom 1:24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, Rom 1:25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Rom 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Rom 1:27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. Rom 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; Rom 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; Rom 1:30 they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, Rom 1:31 disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, Rom 1:32 knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. I expected a barrage of protests from them, but none came. I did something else in the meantime and checked out that web site again later on, but still no comment. Then I realized that the reason none came was because my comment was not published even though I was led to believe that it would be. I thought The Christian Herald No 28 Page 1 that it may have gotten lost in the process, so I submitted a new comment, a shorter one because they let me believe that the first was too long, but still they did not publish it. Then I realized that I was dealing with homosexual mafia that was censoring out all comments from straight people, leaving the impression that New York Times was now their fiefdom and straight people had no business there anymore. Now if a publication like New York Times is under the sway of the homosexual juggernaut, what chance is there for smaller publications? I am giving you now the whole article, after which we will make some new comments of particular interest to Christians. Russia’s Anti-Gay Crackdown RUSSIA’S president, Vladimir V. Putin, has declared war on homosexuals. On July 3, Mr. Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian-born children not only to gay couples but also to any couple or single parent living in any country where marriage equality exists in any form. A few days earlier, just six months before Russia hosts the 2014 Winter Games, Mr. Putin signed a law allowing police officers to arrest tourists and foreign nationals they suspect of being homosexual, lesbian or “pro-gay” and detain them for up to 14 days. Contrary to what the International Olympic Committee says, the law could mean that any Olympic athlete, trainer, reporter, family member or fan who is gay — or suspected of being gay, or just accused of being gay — can go to jail. Earlier in June, Mr. Putin signed yet another antigay bill, classifying “homosexual propaganda” as pornography. The law is broad and vague, so that any teacher who tells students that homosexuality is not evil, any parents who tell their child that homosexuality is normal, or anyone who makes pro-gay statements deemed accessible to someone underage is now subject to arrest and fines. Even a judge, lawyer or lawmaker cannot publicly argue for tolerance without the threat of punishment. Finally, it is rumored that Mr. Putin is about to sign an edict that would remove children from their own families if the parents are either gay or lesbian or suspected of being gay or lesbian. The police would have the authority to remove children from adoptive homes as well as from their own biological parents. Not surprisingly, some gay and lesbian families are already beginning to plan their escapes from Russia. Why is Mr. Putin so determined to criminalize homosexuality? He has defended his actions by saying that the Russian birthrate is diminishing and that Russian families as a whole are in danger of decline. That may be. But if that is truly his concern, he should be embracing gay and lesbian couples who, in my world, are breeding like proverbial bunnies. These days I rarely meet a gay couple who aren’t raising children. And if Mr. Putin thinks he is protecting heterosexual marriage by denying us the same unions [they can’t see a difference between their ‘union’ and a heterosexual one], he hasn’t kept up with the research. Studies from San Diego State University compared homosexual civil unions and heterosexual marriages in Vermont and found that the same-sex relationships demonstrate higher levels of satisfaction, sexual fulfillment and happiness. (Vermont legalized same-sex marriages in 2009, after the study was completed.) Mr. Putin also says that his adoption ban was enacted to protect children from pedophiles. Once again the research does not support the homophobic rhetoric. About 90 percent of pedophiles are heterosexual men [and about 90 percent of homosexuals are pedophiles]. Mr. Putin’s true motives lie elsewhere. Historically this kind of scapegoating is used by politicians to solidify their bases and draw attention away from their failing policies, and no doubt this is what’s happening in Russia. Counting on the natural backlash against the success of marriage equality around the world and recruiting support from conservative religious organizations, Mr. Putin has sallied forth into this battle, figuring that the only opposition he will face will come from the left, his favorite boogeyman [Wrong again, Mr Putin works hard to bring back the left in Russia]. Mr. Putin’s campaign against lesbian, gay and bisexual people is one of distraction, a strategy of demonizing a minority for political gain taken straight from the Nazi playbook. Can we allow this war The Christian Herald No 28 Page 2 against human rights to go unanswered? Although Mr. Putin may think he can control his creation, history proves he cannot: his condemnations are permission to commit violence against gays and lesbians. Last week a young gay man was murdered in the city of Volgograd. He was beaten, his body violated with beer bottles, his clothing set on fire, his head crushed with a rock. This is most likely just the beginning. Nevertheless, the rest of the world remains almost completely ignorant of Mr. Putin’s agenda. His adoption restrictions have received some attention, but it has been largely limited to people involved in international adoptions.
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