Proposition 8 is an initiative measure on the 2008 California General Election ballot titled Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry. If passed, the proposition would "change the California Constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California." A new section would be added stating "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."
The vote is approaching and many of us do not live in California. I have recently wondered,
What can I do to protect those that have already participated in a same-sex marriage?
What about the others who have not had a chance to get married yet?
What does this mean for the rest of the country if California changes this?
What does this mean for the chance of Texas ever getting to this point?
What does this mean for glbt people who hope for equality in love?
One thing I can do, one thing you can do, is donate to the "no on proposition 8" campaign.
Another thing that we as a collective group can do is make others aware. Share your thoughts with your neighbors, co-workers and friends. Listen and have conversation, share stories, experiences. Awareness of this spreads throughout the country and not only benefits those in California, but those in all communities and states.
We can pray. We can pray that God softens hearts, opens eyes, and reveals the connection of humanity, love and Christ.
The more openly we live our lives, the more humane and fairly we will be seen and treated. We are equal and it is time that we start living that way.
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