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PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 Opinions expressed by writers on this page are their own and not necessarily those of The Georgia Post CODE OF ETHICS: Seek Truth & Report It - Minimize Harm - Act Independently - Be Accountable. Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe. - Thomas Jefferson GUEST EDITORIAL Marriage Equality Spells Marriage Extinction By Matt Barber This week the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on two of the most critical cases of our time. On Tuesday, March 26, attorneys will make the pitch both for and against California’s Proposition 8. This, of course, is the Golden State’s pro-marriage amend ment. It maintained the timeless definition of natural marriage as between man and wife. Then, on Wednesday, March 27, the high court will con sider the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), passed in 1996 with overwhelming bipartisan sup port and signed into law by then President Bill Clinton. It, likewise, secured the defini tion of legitimate marriage for purposes of federal law. Although both cases certainly address a multitude of legal and political issues, they also involve a number of moral and cultural considerations that, if wrongly decided, will literally shake Western civilization to the core. The stakes could not be higher. Of central concern is whether the Supreme Court will put its official stamp of approval on that cartoonish contradiction-in- terms labeled “same-sex mar riage.” Ultimately, these nine justices will decide either to recklessly deconstruct, radically redefine and render functionally trivial the age-old institution of natural marriage - or leave it alone. They’d better leave it alone. Here’s the bottom line: Homo sexual activists don’t want the white picket fence. They want to bum down the white picket fence. The endgame is not to achieve so-called “marriage equality,” but, rather, to render marriage reality meaningless. In a recent column headlined, “The Revolt of Intelligence Against ‘Marriage Equality,” worldview expert Rick Pearcey addressed one prominent “gay” activist’s admission that the destmction of natural marriage signifies the left’s ultimate cultural coup de grace. “Masha Gessen, a lesbian and a journalist, spoke frankly about this at a conference in Sydney, Australia,” he wrote. “‘It’s a no-brainer that we should have the right to marry,’ she said. ‘But I also think equally that it’s a no-brainer that the institution of marriage should not exist. ... ‘Marriage equality’ becomes ‘marriage elasticity, ’ with the ultimate goal of ‘marriage extinction.’” Still, if counterfeit “same-sex marriage” becomes the law of the land, then a whole lot more freaky deaky will follow before marriage extinction inevitably occurs. See GUEST, Page 5 Letter To The Editor Thank You From Editor, The Georgia Post: This Easter morning, 293 children living in some of the local children’s homes, shelters and foster homes, will receive an Easter basket due to the kindness and generosity of many local people. The majority of these children don’t live with their parents or even have a bed of their own. They won’t be told that they are loved nor kissed goodnight but when they wake up Easter morning, they will know that someone cares about them. For many of the children, this will be their first Easter basket. Each basket contains a New Testament Bible, stuffed animal, chocolate bunny, and several gifts. The infant Baskets Of Joy baskets contain a Bible story book, handmade baby blan kets, bibs, crocheted hats, outfits and age appropriate toys. Toddler baskets have a Bible story book, handmade baby blanket, candy and age appropriate gifts. All the bas kets contain love and hope for each child’s future. Thank you for your re sponse in making Easter 2013 a success for Baskets Of Joy Our kids appreciate the love and kindness that you have shown. Thank you for the joy that you have shared with them. We wish you joyful Easter as think you the children you have helped. Sincerely, Clay and Katie Jones Baskets Of Joy ~ Quotable Quote ~ To a Christian, Easter Sunday means everything, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. - Bernhard Lunger Birthday Wishes & Easter Memories My baby girl, Cally, cel ebrated her birthday on Monday. We aren’t really celebrating until this weekend though because she worked on her birthday. Doesn’t seem possible that she is 24. Seems just like yesterday when we were at the hospital and I was in labor for 13 1/2 hours, the longest for any of my children. They say labor gets shorter with each child but mine got longer. At one point the doctor was discussing a c-section but I was praying that would not be the case and had my mom begin praying as well. God answered our prayers as we did not have a c-section and everything was fine. Had she waited one more day, she would have been bom on Easter that year, but I was glad that she wasn’t. She was of course, spoiled, not only by her parents since she was the last child, but also by her siblings. Even so, today, she does not seem like someone who was spoiled because she would give you the shirt off her back and any thing else you asked for if she thought you really needed it. Perhaps because of every thing she has been through, she is wise beyond her age and I am always amazed at how astute she is about cer tain things. Wish I had been wiser at her age. A little over 13 years after her entrance into the world, her father was called home to be with the Lord. That was something I had not experienced until a couple of years earlier and I could not imagine losing my father at that age. My father was my hero and Cally felt the same about hers. We deal with what we have to in life and what does not kill us does make us stronger. Cally is a very strong young lady. If not for my faith, I do not think I could have gotten this far. We have had our share of ups and downs but continue to be close. We do not always agree on things but have come to accept each other’s differences. I know that she will take anyone to task about her mom (me) in a heartbeat if she thinks they are being disrespectiful or they have hurt my feelings. We support each other. As a mother I strived to instill certain things about life. Like always be help ful to other people and treat them equally. To try and right a wrong when possible. That hard work pays off. To appreciate what God has given us and be thankful. To not be afraid of being in the minority when the majority is wrong. To be fair and treat people as you want to be treated. To be strong and self- sufficient and able to take care of yourself. I believe I did provide insight to most of these and if some slipped by while life was so busy, it seems she learned them anyway. It took me a lot longer to leam some of life’s lessons but then I would not be the person I am today had things been easier. I will always cherish and love everything about you, Cally. Happy birthday and Not About Bunnies And Boiled Eggs Over the years people have lost sight of what Easter really means. Today it is all about bunnies and boiled eggs. Commercialism at its finest overrunning the population with images of Easter baskets filled with plastic grass and kids searching for brightly colored plastic eggs filled with candy, toys and sometimes money. Does anybody remember what Easter is really about? Do you remember what the hue meaning of the holiday really is? Christmas has become a holi day that is veiy much com mercialized as well, but it is harder for children to confuse the birthday of Christ with just the giving of presents and Santa. Nativities incite ques tions from the curious young hearts. Who is the baby in the manger and what is his stoiy? Eveiy parent who has been broached with these questions can readily answer with the hue stoiy of why we celebrate Christmas. But what of Easter? How do giant candy-bearing bunnies incite questions about Jesus and his sacrifice for ora sins? How does searching for plastic eggs filled with toys teach ora children about the love God had for us when He gave His son to us for ora indiscretions to come? During this week Jesus faced the worst trials a person would ever have to go through. After all his kindness and teachings the people turned on him and doubted his claims as to who he really was. In ancient times, during the Passover Feast, the governor of Judaea would release a prisoner from a death penalty. Jesus and a man named Barabbas were the two Pilate, the governor, brought before the crowd to choose who would be released. The crowd chose Barabbas, a man who is said to have been the leader of a riot or uprising and had shown great courage to the people. The people of the crowd doubting Jesus sent the savior to his death chanting “crucify him!” when the governor asked what his crimes had been. Pilate washed his hands of Jesus’ blood and sent him down the road of pain and humiliation to his crucifixion. All the people answered, ’’Let his blood be on us and on our children!”- Matthew 27:25 Jesus was taken to a place called, Golgotha, the Place of the Skull, where he was hung from the cross and insulted even by the two robbers who hung on either side of him. The people called to him “Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” but that was not God’s plan for his only son. Jesus died on the cross and was buried in a tomb that Joseph of Arimathea had built for himself, but had given to the savior. On the day that he died an earthquake happened and sud denly those who doubted were filled with fear that perhaps they had just crucified the true Son of God. Three days Jesus’ body lay in the tomb with guards set outside to be sure that his followers would not come to steal his body to make true the prophecy that Jesus had made for himself. That he would rise again in three days after his death. This happened with another shaking of the earth and an angel appearing to Maiy Magdelane and another Maiy who had sat at Jesus’ tomb. When the stone, that had sealed the tomb, rolled away Jesus’ body was gone and the angel told them that he had gone forth to Galilee. Jesus had risen and He met the women on the path and told them to tell his disciples to meet him in Galilee. Pay at a Time Victoria ’’Vicky” Simmons vsimmons54@gmail.com may ail your wishes come true every day. Sunday is Easter and to me one of the most important holidays. For without Easter we would have no hope of eternal life. I am thankful that my sins died on that cross and that my hope is in the Lord. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow. I find myself missing the days of when the kids were small and the Easter celebra tions which always began with going to church. We usually do something with the grandchildren at the house which is fun but this year, David is now working on Sundays, including Easter Sunday and so we are not doing Easter at the house this year. One thing is for sure that life is a constant change. I am having a hard time get ting used to him working on Sundays and do not like it one bit. However, I am thank ful he does have a job so we have to do what we have to do these days. Wishing you all a Happy Easter and remember to be a blessing to someone this week. From Moo To You Abigail ”Abby” Adams abbyadams@pstel.net The day that Jesus died is called Good Friday and the Sunday after is Easter, the day he arose from his grave. The story of Christ’s death and resurrection does not include bunnies or boiled eggs. Re member this as you go into this weekend. Remember that ora savior died for our sins to cleanse us and lead us to the great land of Galilee. Although Easter may be a fun and happy time for us and though the true stoiy may be a little disturbing to ora small children (because a giant egg bearing bunny is so much more kid friendly) never lose the true sight of why we celebrate this time of year. Jesus gave his life for us to be able to enjoy a good Easter egg hunt with ora children, re member to teach your children to be thankful for this and for all the other blessings He has bestowed upon our lives. published every week by Crawford Publishing, LLC. 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