I have homosexual friends and do enjoy time with them, though I never bring up the subject. Per God’s instructions, we are to love others as ourselves, though never to encourage sinful behavior.

We are to have compassion; and the church offers help for all temptations.

Homosexual temptation is the work of the devil, no different from men with lustful temptations for women at the office. Temptation itself is not sin. Giving in to it, however, creates a strong foothold for the devil, which will surely lead to greater temptations.

God’s word is clear: Homosexuality is an abomination. The former cities of Sodom/Gomorrah lie beneath the Dead Sea today, a result of his anger.

The concept of homosexual marriage is extremely radical to the creator’s plan. Because of it, there will be consequences.

God’s word is the only standard of truth. Who are we, mere selfish humans, to change God’s law? We think of ourselves by doing so, all for the sake of convenience and financial gain.

When our children petition the law to allow three wives, or mate their cousins, and hide their lusts behind “equality” and “discrimination,” our nation will be in the midst of a morals free-fall from today. Sounds outrageous today, just as homosexual marriage did in the 1970s.

Marriage is a gift from God, not instituted by man.

Question 1 is about right and wrong, not equality.

I encourage others to join me in voting “yes” on Question 1 to preserve this sacred gift.

Bob Turgeon, Minot