| Oklahoma law maker wants Morality Proclamation signed [message #61531] |
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State representative urges Oklahomans to sign morality
> proclamation
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> By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
>
> Published: 6/30/2009 6:34 PM
> Last Modified: 6/30/2009 6:34 PM
>
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> [Photo: <http://bit.ly/6qWBa> State Rep. Sally Kern,
> R-Oklahoma City.]
>
>
> OKLAHOMA CITY -- A state lawmaker is urging Oklahomans to
> sign a
> morality proclamation "to acknowledge the need for a
> national
> awakening of righteousness."
>
> Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, has called a press
> conference for
> noon Thursday on the first floor of the state Capitol to
> discuss the
> "Oklahoma Citizen's Proclamation for Morality," which
> may be sent to
> Gov. Brad Henry, President Barack Obama and the state's
> congressional
> delegation.
>
> "We believe our economic woes are consequences of our
> greater national
> moral crisis," a draft of the proclamation states.
> "This nation has
> become a world leader in promoting abortion, pornography,
> same sex
> marriage, sex trafficking, divorce, illegitimate births,
> child abuse,
> and many other forms of debauchery."
>
> The proclamation, which cites numerous quotes from the
> country's
> founders, states those who sign are alarmed that the U.S.
> government
> is "forsaking the rich Christian heritage upon which this
> nation was
> built."
>
> The proclamation notes that Obama scaled back the National
> Day of
> Prayer events but signed a proclamation declaring June as
> Lesbian,
> Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.
>
> It states the signers are deeply disturbed by the
> president's
> disregard for "the biblical admonitions to live clean and
> pure lives
> by proclaiming an entire month to an immoral behavior."
>
> The proclamation calls for God to grant a "national
> awakening of
> righteousness and Christian renewal as we repent of our
> great sin."
>
> Kern, who made headlines in 2008 when she said
> homosexuality is a greater threat
> to the United States than terrorism, said the proclamation
> merely
> makes a statement and does not place blame on the Obama
> administration
> or a particular group of people.
>
> "According to the Bible, homosexuality is just like
> adultery, murder
> or any number of sins," Kern said. "It is an immoral
> behavior and so
> he gave credence to that but wouldn't acknowledge our
> national day of
> prayer by honoring it with his presence."
>
> Thousands of Oklahomans, many of whom are heterosexual and
> of faith,
> recently celebrated the contributions and commitment of the
> lesbian,
> gay, transgender and bisexual community, said Toby Jenkins,
> president
> of Tulsa-based Oklahomans for Equality.
>
> "She is outside of the mainstream for Oklahoma,"
> Jenkins said.
>
> Kern is entitled to her interpretation of the Bible and
> sacred texts,
> he said, but she is not open to any discussion outside her
> views.
>
> "There are many interpretations that do not see things
> the way she
> does," Jenkins said.
>
> Kern said details of how signatures will be gathered are
> still being
> worked out, but she hopes the proclamation will be
> available online
> for signing.
>
>
> Copyright © 2009, World Publishing Co. All rights
> reserved.
>
> http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=298&am p;articleid=20090630_298_0_OKLAHO752721
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