BY PAULINA ALABI
Nigerians are a people with a heritage, with core values that are dynamic, peculiar, unique in many respects and equal to none. The nation’s value system is embedded in rich, cultural and traditional norms which are sacred, noble and worthy of emulation by depraved cultures of the world. It is interesting to note that these cultural values have been transferred from one generation to another. While we import western technology, our core values are worthy of exportation to other nations of the world. One fact that is not disputable among Nigerians is the consciousness that we are all created in the image of a loving and holy God. We are not an afterthought or products of evolution theory.
Consequently, people appreciate our customs and traditions which over the years are the embodiment of our communal life style and relationships which has endeared us to other cultures of the world. Nigerians irrespective of class or creed are known to be God fearing. It is pertinent therefore to draw attention at one anti-God and anti-African issue of the moment which is generating tremendous attention both within and outside the country. That is the issue of same sex marriage. This practice that goes against nature, has received wide-spread acceptance in some western societies with even legal support. For instance, the Netherlands was the first country to legalize same sex marriage in 2001. Since then, six other countries and some states in the United States of America have followed suit. It is gratifying that in Nigeria the entire populace is united and against any such legislation. It was therefore a thing of joy that the Nigerian Legislature through the senate gave a resounding voice to this stand by unanimously passing the prohibition of same sex marriage bill. The bill is now before the House of Representatives for concurrence.
Off course Nigerians expect no less than a resounding approval of the bill which will subsequently be presented to President Good luck Jonathan for assent into law. The passage of the bill has triggered a lot of controversy from western nations who claim respect for fundamental rights. But it must be clear to all such apologists that same sex marriages constitute a blatant denigration of our collective humanity and cannot be justified under the guise of respect for human rights and democracy. Same sex marriage is not only a borrowed foreign culture, but an act that is ABOMINABLE and IMMORAL. It constitutes an abuse of the purpose of creation and a complete DEVIATION from the original manual of the creator. From time immemorial, God created Adam and Eve and gave them the mandate of procreation. During the great flood, the instruction from God for the preservation of life was male and female. It is important to note that inanimate objects like electricity also have positive and negative electrons. Animals do not descend so low as to have intimate relationships with the same sex. Why then should human beings made in the image of the creator condescend so low?
The question begging for an answer from canvassers of same sex marriage is: if our forefathers had indulged in such ungodly and abominable act, would they have given birth to us. Nigerians must take this issue as a wakeup call. Same sex marriage should be resisted by all and sundry. If same sex marriage is legalized in Nigeria and our children subscribe to it, what will happen to procreation? We have had enough of the importation of negative values from foreign lands. Let us be alert and nip this dangerous issue in the bud. We should not experiment with SAME SEX MARRIAGE, for gone are the days when a mistake in the West is adopted or imported as a life style or fashion in Nigeria. We must be ready to protect our norms, culture and religious ethos irrespective of the threats from failed colonialists and imperialists.
Source: FRCN daily commentary
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