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Radical, liberal, progressive judges have overruled the will of the people in California. The Supreme Court of California has ruled that a law, which defines marriage as between one man and one woman, is unconstitutional. The law was voted on by the citizens of the state back in 2000. This judicial activism is a direct attack on American morality and traditional family values. This is outrageous, offensive, and the good people of California have been dealt a terrible blow.

There are two huge problems with what happened in California. First, there is the judicial activism. Second, there is the attack on traditional Judeo-Christian values which have influenced our nation from it’s inception. Let me address each individually.

The moral issue of homosexuality aside, this decision by the California Supreme Court goes above and beyond the proper role of government. The people of California voted to protect traditional marriage. How can four activist judges decide that their will is more important than the will of millions of Californians? The judicial branch of government does not exist to legislate from the bench (that’s why we have a legislative branch) but that is exactly what they have done in this case!

Liberal progressives will be filled with joy over this news because they believe it is the role of the government to create special rights. Any American with half a brain will know that this is absolutely false. All we have to do is look at the words of our founding fathers where it is clearly stated that rights are endowed by our Creator, not by government. In our constitution there is no specified right to marriage. Marriage comes from the Judeo-Christian values which have always influenced our nation. In an effort to encourage these values (which is the unique role of our government) marriage was licensed (and thus endorsed) by the state for raising children and encouraging family values. Let me be clear, the government never created a right to marriage, but has rewarded it through various incentives. Gay marriage would be in direct conflict with the Judeo-Christian values that inspired state licensed marriage to begin with.

The moral problem with legalizing homosexual marriage is that it attacks the bedrock of American society, the family. Both Judeo-Christian values and nature itself give us all the evidence we need that a child is best served by growing up in a home with a mother and a father. If that doesn’t convince you, just add modern day family research into the mix for further confirmation. Legalizing homosexual marriage is an attack on young impressionable children. It’s also an endorsement of a behavior that most Americans find abnormal and deviant.

The biggest lie put forth by proponents of legalized gay marriage is that it’s all about getting the financial benefits that come with marriage. California, for instance, already had legalized civil unions which gave homosexual couples all of the benefits entitled to married heterosexual couples. The financial aspect is part of the equation, but the main reason that proponents want gay marriage is so that all Americans are forced to recognize their deviant sexual behavior as normal. I believe that deep down homosexuals want someone to tell them it’s OK for them to act in this manner because they know it isn’t right. They need justification. I’ve already outlined why I believe homosexual behavior does not deserve special treatment and why it’s none of my business what you do personally (so long as you don’t seek special treatment or infringe on the rights of others).

So what will this ruling do? This is just another step in the liberal progressive handbook aimed at forcing traditional Americans to accept a sexual behavior they find immoral. Business owners will be forced to provide benefits to same sex partners even if they find this behavior reprehensible and a poor reflection of character. What about the church? Will they be forced to accept homosexuality? Will they be forced to marry homosexuals? Could they lose their tax-free status? What’s next? Will this blog be considered “hate speech” and will I be arrested?

The time is now to rise up and fight these evil activist forces and all of America needs to realize this as we head into the general election. If the predictions about Democrats taking more seats away from the Republicans comes true, expect more of these attacks on our nation’s values as liberal activist judges are appointed.

So much focus has been made on the presidential election, and it certainly warrants our attention, but just as important are the various Congressional races around the country. It’s time to take America back and it will only happen if Americans step forward and stand in the gap.

We all lead busy lives. We have our careers, we have families to take care of, and we are involved in things like our church and community. That being said, have you considered what you can do to help conservative politicians win this fall? Sometimes it’s monetary help. Other times it’s helping to get the word out door to door or putting up lawn signs. Maybe it’s volunteering at campaign events, or perhaps it’s just telling your friends and family members about your concerns and sharing who you’ll be voting for this election. We can all play our part in this culture war, but if you don’t stand up and fight, who will?

Cross-posted and comments welcome at Andy Barnett's Culture War Blog