Governor Paterson's New Law

Governor Paterson has made a DECREE, on May 28, 2008, that NYS would recognize "same-sex marriages" performed in other jurisdictions. (i.e.: Massachusetts and Canada). Paterson has directed all state agencies to revise their policies and regulations, 133 in all, to recognize "same-sex marriages". New York State Domestic Relations Law states that marriage is between a man and a women. The NYS Constitution also says that marriage is between a man and a woman. Not only that but, more importantly, God, Who instituted marriage, instituted marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The only person who can change the Institution of Marriage is God Himself. I don't see Him doing that any time soon, actually not ever. Governor Paterson is doing what Psalm 2 said would happen. Men would try to throw of the restraints of God's law.

Not only does Governor Paterson's Royal Decree go against the the will of God, it also goes against the will of the people. The people elected Legislators, not the Governor, to make the laws of our State.

Last year the NYS Assembly passed a same-sex marriage bill but the NYS Senate has refused to pass the bill, therefore the law has not changed. Governor Paterson has circumvented the legislative process with his decree. Governor Paterson is basing his decree on a flawed decision issued by the NYS Appellate Division's, Fourth Department. That decision is being challenged in the courts and will be overturned in the Court of Appeals if we pray.

Reverend Motley and New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms have issued a Press Release stating, "The Governor's decree is a violation of the New York State Domestic Relations Law, the New York State Constitution, and the Word of God. " I couldn't agree more than I do.

Please Pray that Same-sex Marriage does not become law in NY and that NYS does not recognize Same-sex Marriage from other jurisdictions.

Contact Governor Paterson by phone or letter and express your strong opposition to his decree to recognize "Same-sex marriages" from jurisdictions outside of New York. Governor David Paterson, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224. 518.474.8390.

Email Governor Paterson @: www.state.ny.us/governor/contact/index.html

God Bless America and Shalom!

P.S. Governor Paterson cannot do enough for the gay community. On June first, Governor Paterson made a declaration that June is Gay Pride Month.

Pray daily and fast one day a week for the November elections: Ask God to put the righteous into office and to remove the ungodly from office.