Miss California and Traditional Marriage

It appears that Miss California's stand for traditional values cost her the Miss USA crown. Carrie Prejean was asked the following question during the competition: "Vermont recently became the forth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit? Why or why not?" This was her answer: "I think it is great that Americans are able to choose one or the other. We live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage...in my country, and in my family, I think that I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that is how I was raised and I think it should be between a man and a woman." (see the video clip).

Many observers and even some of the judges of the competition are saying that her answer to this question clearly cost her the crown. In a Fox News interview Carrie Prejean says that she believes that was exactly what cost her the crown. It is uncertain if this single event was the reason why she lost. However she makes a good point in the interview with Megyn Kelly, "Where is the class? Where has the integrity gone? Why am I such a bad person for stating my own opinion?"

There was a time when Americans would not approve or endorse homosexuality. Most Americans would be very outspoken against this behavior. Now the tables have turned. Political correctness screams for tolerance of all opinions and beliefs. In reality, however, the Politically Correct crowd will not tolerate beliefs opposed to their agenda. The prophecy of Isaiah has been fulfilled in America, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20). In our country today homosexual marriage is viewed as good while traditional marriage is viewed as evil.

I was surprised but pleased to learn that Miss California took this stand on national television. She says that she does not regret it but is proud to take a stand for what she believes rather than giving the politically correct response. Will you stand up for what you believe before others as well even in an increasing hostile culture?