The fact that 7 or 8 out of 10 provinces (I will take your word for it) have passed laws that sanction laws supporting gay marriage. Does not necessarily reflect the majority of the views held in these provinces.
All that it needs is liberal judges and politicians, to pass laws such as this.
Yes people elect these politicians and in a way they take responcibity for putting them in power. But unfortunately many Canadians are ignorant of what is going on in government.
Unfortunately even some of my friends who agree with me on almost all theological matters. Have been duped by the liberal media, into voting for the federal Liberal party.
This is not because they like things like abortion and gay marriage (far from it), but because they have believed liberal lies to say that the Conservative party can not be trusted.

In Canada, truth is hard to find because what we hear in the news today is not news, it is liberal slanted journalism.
When I said it was about 50/50, I did so because I saw some polls done on the matter a while back. At the time, I believe the polls were more in support of those who don't support gay marriage. But now I fear if the trends continue, we will become the minority (if we are not already).

I am reminded about back in the 60's when we were fighting the abortion issue. The pro-life side said to the pro-choice side, something to the effect of: If abortion becomes legal, then pretty soon things like euthanasia will be up for debate as well.
The pro-choice side responded back; don't be silly you are comparing apples to oranges...

Pilgrim, you and I are not really at odds in this matter. I am just trying to remain optimistic, something that is becoming harder and harder to do.
But then again, my hope is not built on this world, so maybe I shouldn't think that way.

As you know, Canada is not the only Country that is in this sinking boat of moral decay.
I am on the prayer chain at my Church and I just heard that a missionary family associated with our denomination had their three year old child taken away from them.
This happened in France, where the child's grandmother wanted the child brought up in an atheist household, so she sued for custody and won. Apparently Canada and our missionary association have tried to intervene on behalf of the parents (the parents are Canadian), but it doesn't look like they are going to be successful.

Pilgrim, it has been a pretty hard two months for my family and me, some of which I have put on the prayer forum. So although I am trying not to be touchy, I may be without doing it on purpose.

Tom

Last edited by Tom; Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:40 AM.