California Senate Passes Pro-Homosexual Education Bill

SAN FRANCISCO- Despite strong opposition from the pro-family groups and conservative Christians, the California State Senate goes ahead with the bill that prohibits anti-homosexual message in school c

SAN FRANCISCO- Despite strong opposition from the pro-family groups and conservative Christians, the California State Senate goes ahead with the bill that prohibits anti-homosexual message in school curriculum.

With 21 votes needed, SB 1437 passed 22-15 today, with all Republicans opposing it and nearly all Democrats supporting it. The bill will now proceed to the state Assembly for further discussion.

SB 1437, drafted by the Los Angeles-based lesbian state Sen. Sheila Kuehl, D-Santa Monica, will ban all negative messages about transsexuality, cross-dressing, bisexuality, and homosexuality or same-sex marriage on instructional materials, textbooks and school-sponsored activities. The Christian voice against such unbiblical lifestyles may therefore have forced to keep silent.

The debate over SB 1437 is heated up since it has passed a state Senate committee on April 4 by a vote of 3-1. Leading pro-family groups in California such as the Campaign for Children and Families (CCF), California Family Council and Traditional Family Coalition (TFC) have launched campaign to urge the citizens to fight against the bill.

Dr. Bill Tam, the executive director of TFC, is concerned that next generations fall prey to homosexual movement as hinted in this controversial bill on education. Tam told the Gospel Herald that he has already expected the bill will be passed as there are not enough opposition. Tam is also not very optimistic that the state Assembly will reverse the bill for the entire state Senate is primarily Democrat-dominated.

Tam sharply pointed out how the law is being used by liberals to promote pro-homosexual agenda, "The law can be passed very easily because it is introduced as an anti-discrimination spiral. But actually, there are no textbooks or teachers that encourage students to discriminate against gay or lesbians. Therefore, such kind of law is not needed."

The consequence of the bill could be disastrous. According to Tam, the law will actually force teachers to teach only good side of certain group.

"The government is trying to force the next generation to think in certain way. It’s very very dangerous. The law will only allow positive side but not the negative side of homosexuality to be addressed. We must understand the intention well," Tam warned.

When asked how Christians should respond to the crisis, Tam suggested that education must be emphasized, "We must educate people that the bill is actually an indoctrination of the next generation. We must teach the next generation the truth about homosexuality, both positive and negative sides."

Tam said that Christians must know what the Bible says about homosexuality. He said, "Even though it becomes a law, it cannot confine how people think, because a law should only confine people’s behavior."

"The truth will not change even the government is trying to use the law to force us how to think. Christians must stand up for biblical truth, and be able to distinguish between right and wrong very well," Tam stressed.

Meanwhile, Tam urges all people, especially Christians, to participate in campaign against SB 1437. After the proceedings at the state Assembly, Governor Schwarzenegger will have a final decision whether to push forward the bill of not.

"We must all go out to fax, to call and to email the Governor to veto the bill," said Tam.

    Most Popular
  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.