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一萬四千人聯署三宗聲明﹐宣示一夫一妻聖經立場
5月16日 《時代論壇》訊
http://christiantimes.org.hk/Common/Reader/News/ShowNews.jsp?Nid=83435&Pid=1&Version=0&Cid=145&Charset=big5_hkscs


香港基督教三宗派香港浸信會聯會、中國基督教播道會總會、基督教宣道會香港區聯會今日在《明報》及《星島日報》各以三個全版篇幅刊登聯署聲明,申明一男一女、一夫一妻的婚姻及家庭制度是上帝所設立,同性婚姻是上帝不悅納,同性性行為是上帝憎惡的罪。該聲明獲約一萬四千二百人,以及一百七十七間三宗屬下堂會及機構聯署。


三宗之中,宣道會共有九十一間屬下堂會、機構、神學院聯署,佔總聯署團體最多數,其次是浸信會,共有五十九間堂會、機構、學校聯署,播道會則有廿七間屬下團體聯署。


該聲明題為「宣明婚姻立場,維護家庭價值」,內容跟去年六月三宗就關注性傾向歧視條例諮詢的內容相同。聲明指出,三宗會留意同性戀平權運動的發展,預備為真理作見證,在社會大眾面前申明立場。


浸信會聯會曾在四月廿五日向屬下堂會發呼籲信,同時提及聯署及五月十八日的「愛爸媽‧愛我家」運動籌委會舉辦的運動啟動禮及巡遊活動。信中提到,三宗因應聯合國國際家庭年二十週年,與香港正面對性傾向歧視及同性婚姻合法化運動之下,三宗決議繼發動堂會掛橫額行動之後,發起聯署登報及鼓勵參與「愛爸媽‧愛我家」運動。這封信件亦在網上流傳。五月六日,「愛爸媽‧愛我家」運動籌委會發表聲明,指三宗的聯署與運動啟動禮及巡遊無關。


公開場合禱告不違憲要送審﹐美最高法院判決惹爭議

2014-05-17 |《基督教論壇報》
http://www.ct.org.tw/news/detail/2014-01362
來源:http://www.cbn.com
特約記者方仁宏╱編譯


美國最高法院日前做出裁決,表示美國各地的城市以及行政區,可以繼續於公開場所禱告。


上週一的判決以五票對四票的結果,維持基督徒可以在公眾場合公開向主呼求的判決,而這個裁決要回到美國設立之初,1774 年,當時的憲政大會便賦予公民公開禱告的權力。


240 年後的今天,宗教的多元化更甚過往,這也是為何會在紐約發生「公開場合禱告是否違憲」的爭議。


對此表達抗議的人中有無神論者以及猶太教徒,他們認為某次的公開聚會中,禱告的多為基督徒,使他們感到不舒服以及受威脅。


雖然公開場合禱告不違憲,然而大法官肯尼迪(Anthony Kennedy)警告,本案留下法院對宗教言論自由審查的空間。


肯尼迪的聲明稿中表示:「政府禁止沒有事先擬稿的禱告,盼望能夠讓社會有更好的道德系統;欲使牧者能夠事先將禱告詞寫好交付審查,乃是盼望得以使其禱告內容可受到更多民眾接受。」然而,判決的效應已經在全國各地展開。


舉例來說,馬里蘭州的卡洛爾郡,農場的景色讓這裡看起來有很和平的感受;但是這裡卻發生茶壺裡的風暴引起全國注意。


一群居民控告郡政府的委員會僅邀請基督徒在公開場合禱告,而聯邦法院的法官則同意居民的觀點,將禱告詞中的「奉耶穌的名」暫時移除。


然而這樣的決定並沒有獲得郡委員會的全體委員認同,其中一名委員表示:「我認為這對於我的言論自由造成妨礙,也干犯我的宗教自由。」弗雷茨爾(Robin Frazier)委員在接受巴爾地摩太陽報訪問時做出以上表示。「我認為這個行政裁決是錯誤的,但是我尊重我同事們的決定,我不確定他們對這個裁決的感受如何,但是我自己寧願違法入獄。」


弗雷茨爾也在福斯新聞網接受採訪時表達他的觀點說:「我奉耶穌的名禱告,是遵守聖經的教導,因為約翰福音十六章24節寫到:向來你們沒有奉我的名求甚麼,如今你們求,就必得著,叫你們的喜樂可以滿足。這是耶穌的教導。」


然而在一系列的電視訪問後,居民的代表律師提出藐視法庭的訴訟,導致委員會開始在媒體上不再出聲。


一名居民在媒體上表達其觀點認為:「我認為這(奉耶穌的名禱告)會使得一切很像都被基督教綁住了,人們可以向更高的力量禱告。這無關乎無神論,這關乎的是包容。」


代表居民的律師米勒(Monica Miller),也是美國人權協會的律師,她認為最高法院的判決並不會影響任何人權益,她亦表示請她代表的居民中不乏天主教徒。在該案件中,禱告的是基督徒,用的也是基督徒的禱告方式,但是在場的也有許多其他的人。


美國法律暨公義中心代表史庫洛(Jordan Sekulow)則不同意米勒的看法。他認為:「這就像是我們現在來禱告,但是不能有任何宗派的色彩,而禱告不奉耶穌的名?那對很多人來說,就是很嚴重的事了!我相信,這個裁決會對許多案件有關鍵性的影響。」

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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