“Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s” <br/><br/>

On June 28, the House of Commons of Canada passed the Bill C-38 for the amendment of the definition of marriage, allowing the legalization of same sex marriage. On June29, the Archdiocese of Toronto, Card. A. Ambrozic wrote in reply to the amendment. He considered the passing of the Bill was an unfortunate event for all the Canadian. The amendment not only undermined the natural law for the unity of love and family-orientated of one man and one woman, it would also create a great impact on the future social and educational structure of the society. Card. A. Ambrozic also expressed his worry about the various political parties who forebode their subordinates to vote according to their own conscience.<br/><br/>

Card. A. Ambrozic stressed that the Archdiocese of Toronto will continue to keep the tradition of the church. It will continue to hold marriage ceremony for couples. At the same time, it will also base on the view of the Catholic marriage with regard to matters of educational and social aspects.<br/><br/>

Many parliament members are Catholic. However, they misunderstand the wording “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”. They considered that the politicians do not need to follow the commandment of God. The original meaning of Jesus’ wording is that when we serve the country wholly, we also need to live fully God’s life.<br/><br/>

Many people also misunderstand: Legalization means rationalization.<br/><br/>

The morality in our society can be based on whatever human laws it considers as possible if it is not governed by God’s commandment. Therefore, the core of the problems is whether God is still living in our hearts.<br/><br/>

We pray to God that His love and mercy will supplement the emptiness of the human minds.