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State representative urges Oklahomans to sign morality proclamation
State Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City.
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
Published:
6/30/2009 6:34 PM
Last Modified: 6/30/2009 6:34 PM
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.
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