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Twenty years ago it would have been preposterous to think that, in Scotland, anyone in Government would have seriously considered introducing legislation permitting same sex marriage.

For centuries, heterosexual marriage has been recognised across cultures as the most successful building block for sound solid society.

Marriage recognises and acknowledges the uniqueness of the complimentary genders of male and female, and their ability to produce children.

Jesus Christ honoured marriage and put his imprimatur upon this holy institution.

When people have asked if marriage will make any difference, where a couple are living together, one response has been, “It will make it right”.

This move to redefine marriage is far more serious than many realise.

It has been suggested that Government has no right to redefine marriage. To do so would be acting ultra vires – acting beyond their powers and authority.

If Government is so rash as to define marriage, then that is what will be taught in schools, and will be upheld by other public bodies, and woe betide anyone daring to be controversial or intolerant, by simply holding to the traditional biblical pattern.

Take this one stage further. If marriage is legally redefined in this one area, why not polygamy?

Over these past few years, we have seen man challenge what was generally accepted regarding moral standards, and bankers and politicians wreck the economy through irresponsible financial transactions.

One aspect, which saddened a colleague, was the thought that while many Christians were gazing up into heaven wondering when Jesus Christ will return, politicians and lawmakers, and vocal minority groups, have been introducing laws that have brought chaos to society, and grief to the heart of Almighty God.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship

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