All of God’s rules?

In his Jan. 17 letter condemning gay marriage, Robert Guenther states that, as a Christian, he opposes such a union because it “is in violation of biblical teachings.” He further stipulates that these teachings, “God’s rules,” never change.

That being the case, is he also in favor of executing homosexuals (Leviticus, 20:13), nonvirginal brides (Deuteronomy, 22:13-21), people who gather firewood on the Sabbath (Numbers, 15:32-36), those, including relatives, who promote other religious beliefs (Deuteronomy, 13:1-11), and those accused of being witches (Exodus. 22:18)? Is he an advocate of slavery (numerous supportive passages in the Old and New testaments)?

If he is not a proponent of these and/or any other biblical rules and regulations (all of which he claims are irrevocable), how does he pick and choose which ones to ignore? Does he truly believe that all of God’s rules, including the aforementioned, are forever valid and binding? (Let’s hope not.) Or is his opposition to gay marriage more a reflection of his personal prejudices?

Jack DeBaun

Sandpoint