Homosexuality Debate

Homosexuality and same sex marriages has been in the limelight lately. In Singapore, the motion to repeal section 377a of the homosexual act again brought it to the forefront of our usual debate in the forum page of the local newspaper.

On the christian front, I am aware of the problem facing the Episcopal Church,USA resulting in a schism in the entire Anglican community. This leads to a separation of the Episcopal church from the Anglican community. What I didn't know was that this has also been brewing in our backyard. The United Methodist Church has also been struggling with this issue of gay clergy and the blessing of same sex marriages in Methodist churches for the last 10 years.

I am happy that our local bishop has come out strong regards to this and has published the methodist stand against homosexuality which is available on the Methodist website. The bishop again has to make a statement in the Strait Times to distant the church from one of our ex-bishop, Rev Yap Kim Hao who has supported homosexual lifestyle as one that is a gift from God. I have blog on this in an earlier post.

What concern me is not just the debate on repealing of Article 377A but rather the subtle change in the mindset of those who are placed in power. Issues that are "taboo" suddenly becomes "acceptable". Recent examples are allowing the "Crazy Horse" show into Singapore, opening up of casinos and the most recent homosexual debate.

Let's face it. What is changing in the west will inevitably happens here. As christians, we will have to continue to fight a spiritual battle for the minds and souls of the unsaved. The prince of this world is taking his fight within the church of God by sowing discord and false teachings among its members. We have to continue to heed the call to "Watch and Pray". He who is within us is stronger than He who is of this world.

PLMC has a vision - "We are a family blessed to bless the community and the nation". It is a good starting point - let it begin with us to make a difference.

The Bible exhorts us to continue to pray for our leaders so that we will have peace. Let's us do just that!