Same-Sex Marriage Rejected In Northern Ireland

I am for marriage as traditionally understood and practiced in most countries.  I want to do all I can to keep marriage as it is, and not tpo introduce a redefinition of marriage that is an abomination.  In fact, I published an information book written by Maureen Parnell on "How to have a Wonderful Wedding" which gives many practical helps on how to organise your 'big day.'  This book is now being offered at 60% for the next four weeks (cover price $17, now only $6.80).  You can get your copy now and use the coupon to get your 60% discount. Coupon ref. JG48H.


Whilst it is true that the Northern Ireland Assembly voted against re-defining marriage by 50 votes to 45, this is a time bomb that is waiting to go off in the near future.  Unionist members who are so liberal that it's unreal either abstained or absented themselves from the vote.  These members, it appears, belong to liberal churches where anything goes but the truth of the Gospel. 

So, on figures of those present and voting on that day, there only has to be a swing of three (3) votes the other way for the N I Assembly to endorse same-sex marriages.  The Assembly has 108 members, and the absentees et al, who make up 13 members, will tend to vote for change.  So out of the 108 MLAs in the Assembly, only 50 voted to protect marriage as traditionally understood.

Indeed, it is utterly inappropriate to even describe what is being proposed as 'marriages' because they completely undermine the true meaning of marriage which is the union of one man with one woman for life.  Mr Cameron, UK Prime Minister, is determined to destroy marriage as traditionally understood within Judeo-Christian religion.  So is his deputy, Nick Clegg.  The House of Commons, being occupied by members who must assess accurately public wisdom if they are to be returned at the next general election, will keep their eyes on which way the wind is blowing, and vote accordingly.

It is so sad that we do not have politicians of principle anymore.  Most are pragmatists who are self-serving at all costs.  Even those who fancy themselves as being principled have betrayed their personally-held secret views in significant ways when, for example, unionist politicians voted and acted to included IRA/SinnFein at the very heart of the government of our land.  But this move allowed them to get into power, so principle does not count.

I support and advocate marriage as understood in the biblical text.  In fact, I published a book written by Maureen Parnell on "How to have a Wonderful Wedding" which gives many practical helps on how to organise your big day.  It is now being offered at 60% for the next four weeks (cover price $17, now only $6.80).  Grab your copy now and use the coupon to get your 60% discount. Coupon ref. JG48H.