This was originally created as a "call to action" to get involved in the petition drive for the repeal of Oregon SB2 and HB2007.
For more information about this petition drive, see the Concerned Oregonians website.
The Crossroads
Throughout history there have been seemingly insignificant events that when looked back upon cause us to reflect upon the foolishness of man and the wisdom of God. Alfred the Great, Martin Luther, William Wilberforce all made decisions that were not considered "popular" by those that were their contemporaries in their day, but they were the right decisions before almighty God.
I believe we have come to a crossroads not unlike those that faced those men and our choice is the same: will we do what is right in God's eyes, or will we choose to be a pleaser of men?
On November 7, 2004 the citizens of Oregon overwhelmingly passed Measure 36, which established statewide the definition of "marriage" as "between one man and one woman." Last year, on May 9, 2007 Governor Ted Kulongoski signed two bills into law, SB2 and HB2007. These bills essentially undo Measure 36 and provide "special rights" to gays, lesbians and trans-genders "regardless of whether the individual's gender identity, appearance, expression or behavior differs from that traditionally associated with the individual's sex at birth."
In response to these two bills, two initiatives have been filed with the Secretary of State. These two initiatives (144 and 145) are quite simple: they repeal both SB2 and HB2007. I believe that the citizens of Oregon will pass these initiatives if they are given the opportunity to vote on them this November. Oregon citizens, however will not have an opportunity to vote on these initiatives if they are not placed on the ballot; 82,769 valid signatures must be gathered to make that happen.
Concerned Oregonians (www.ConcernedOregonians.com) has been formed to organize the signature gathering process and I have accepted the position as Hub Leader for the Salem area.
Some might see the crossroad before them as "to sign or not to sign" but I do not see it that way at all. These are two of the most morally and culturally devastating bills in Oregon's history. They don't just attempt to undermine "marriage," an institution established by God in the beginning of time as between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24). These bills through their redefinition of "gender" attempt to undermine the relationship between Father and Son; an eternal relationship that has existed forever.
The crossroads before you is not "to sign or not to sign", it is "to act or not to act."
As the Hub Leader for Salem I am in great need of volunteers to assist in the effort in gathering signatures in the Salem area. I would strongly encourage each of you to go to the Concerned Oregonian's website at: www.ConcernedOregonians.com and to sign-up as a circulator or in whatever other capacity the Lord leads you.
When I was asked to accept this position, a quote was brought to my mind that was often heard coming from the lips of a faithful servant who has since gone to be with the Lord:
"I don't know what I can do, but I know I can't do nothing." - Doug West
I echo that statement; I have never been in a position like this, but I do know I *can't do nothing*. It is my prayer that if that same uncertainty also grips you, you will allow it to be overcome by the knowledge that He "is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" and that "according to the power that works in us" you will choose to *act* (Eph 3:20)
"To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen" (Eph 3:21)
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