I was listening to a radio show that suggested the path to acceptance of homosexual marriage occurred during the debate of psychotherapy in 1947 where the thoughts changed from the good to the self. They claimed that psychotherapy led people to seek self desire above what their faith and values taught them. This is turn led people away from the sanctity of marriage to divorces of over 50 % and children born to single wed parents. Therein turn led to the acceptance of homosexual marriage as one went to the path of feeling good for oneself above all other concerns.
This discussion deepened my thoughts concerning the biblical story of Balaam who ran to curse the Jewish people in return for monies and power for himself. Thank G-D that his will didn’t prevail but it led to a path for the Jewish people to be cursed, by acting with lust instead of life. I believe it’s important to enjoy life’s bounties especially when hard work is involved in receiving them but we also make room for G-D who has created those bounties in the first place. Taking the tougher choice for good that involves pain and sacrifice makes one stronger and brighter as a diamond outshines all other minerals.