Rep. Sally Kern says 'debauched' gay marriage caused bad economy (video)

July 2, 6:37 PMInternational LGBT Issues ExaminerKelvin Lynch

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                   Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern/Photo: NewsOK

Rep. Sally Kern of Oklahoma, who has called being gay a "deadly lifestyle", has released what she calls a "Proclamation for Morality", which reads more like a manifesto against homosexuality.  Kern, who apparently is unfamiliar with the fact that the United States was founded on the principle of separation of church and State, consistently uses religion as a basis for her arguments.

The New Civil Rights Movement published Kern's "proclamation", in which she says gay marriage is a form of "debauchery" like "abortion, pornography, sex trafficking, divorce, illegitimate births, and child abuse."  She blames the bad state of the economy on this so-called "debauchery":

“WHEREAS, we believe our economic woes are consequences of our greater national
moral crisis; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, alarmed that the Government of the United States of America is forsaking
the rich Christian heritage upon which this nation was built; and
WHEREAS, grieved that the Office of the president of these United States has refused
to uphold the long held tradition of past presidents in giving recognition to our National Day of
Prayer; and
WHEREAS, deeply disturbed that the Office of the president of these United States
disregards the biblical admonitions to live clean and pure lives by proclaiming an entire month to
an immoral behavior”

Tulsa World called the reading and signing of Kern's proclamation "circus-like".  About 200 supporters stood with her inside the State Capitol gathering signatures, while Kern was repeatedly interrupted by protesters. 

Critics accused Kern of using state resources to promote religion.  Kern said as a state representative whose decisions are based on her religious beliefs, she is entitled to use the House resources to get her message out.  She said the proclamation blames no one and is not legislation, but merely a statement.   She said it will be sent to the state's congressional delegation, President Obama and others.

You can read Kern's entire Proclamation here.

To contact Rep. Kern, visit her website, where you can find her office and home phone numbers and addresses.

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