Marriage of same sex couples

Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London

SW1A 1AA

24 May 2013

Madam,

I wish to write to you regarding a matter of grave importance and concern that originates from the bill on ‘Marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales’.

My concerns are:

1.       None of the political parties have a mandate to redefine the existing laws. 

2.      The new law is a step in the direction of totalitarian control.

3.      Change is driven by the triviality of subjective cultural sentiments.

I agree with Lord Dear who said that political parties have no mandate to bring this law forward because it was not included in any party political manifesto. Lord Dear also expressed his concern about the consultation process that has massaged the results to downplay opposition.

The Christian view of marriage is far more profound than our contemporary culture would lead us to believe. The Judeo-Christian concept of marriage, based on the Bible as the inspired Word of God, serves as the foundation of civilization as well as moral and social order.

Christians believe that the Triune God has created the universe and humanity, including the diversity of societal communities. Coram Deo is the principle that every part of human life exists equally and directly before the face of God. We also believe that all communities are ultimately governed by God but that God has delegated His sovereignty to be exercised through offices held by men. The variety of societal communities includes worship, civil justice, marriage, family, etc.

These societal communities are sovereign in their own circle, which means that each sphere of life has its own distinct character, responsibilities, and authority. A family does not function as a business, and a business does not function as an institution of civil justice. None of these societies, whether it is a faith-institution or an institution of civil justice, should seek totalitarian control.

The state, as an institution of civil justice, should not seek control over the church or the Word of God. This new marriage law is a step in the direction of control of civil justice over faith-institutions. The consequence of that is ultimately totalitarian control.

Current views of marriage are based on the fleeting authority of popular culture. Popular opinion is a notoriously unreliable measurement of what is ethical. Ethical decision-making and leadership are the basis of ethical organizations. It is irresponsible to base ethical decision-making on subjective and unreliable sentiments and secular opinion.

Mr. Cameron, and the other members of Parliament should realise that the state, as an institution of civil justice, does not have the right to violate God-given principles for political gain, contemporary cultural beliefs, or in a desperate bid to appear trendy and progressive.

Your Majesty's humble and obedient servant