Since Christ died for us and fulfilled the Ceremonial law it is longer binding on us. The Civil laws in the Bible are no longer binding as God is not our king. Only the Moral and Health laws are still binding. If you eat the wrong things you will get ill and die, if you live an unhealthy lifestyle it will kill you sooner or later. The penalty of breaking the Moral law is death.

These two are the most attacked in the world. Marriage was originally between one man and one woman. Jesus endorsed this.

Since Christ died for us and fulfilled the Ceremonial law it is longer binding on us. The Civil laws in the Bible are no longer binding as God is not our king. Only the Moral and Health laws are still binding. If you eat the wrong things you will get ill and die, if you live an unhealthy lifestyle it will kill you sooner or later. The penalty of breaking the Moral law is death.

These two are the most attacked in the world. Marriage was originally between one man and one woman. Jesus endorsed this.

Since Christ died for us and fulfilled the Ceremonial law it is longer binding on us. The Civil laws in the Bible are no longer binding as God is not our king. Only the Moral and Health laws are still binding. If you eat the wrong things you will get ill and die, if you live an unhealthy lifestyle it will kill you sooner or later. The penalty of breaking the Moral law is death.

These two are the most attacked in the world. Marriage was originally between one man and one woman. Jesus endorsed this.

POSTED: 8:56 am PST November 12, 2008
UPDATED: 12:11 pm PST November 12, 2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The artistic director of the California Musical Theatre resigned Wednesday, after gay and lesbian artists threatened a boycott for his support of a ban on same-sex marriage.

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“I am leaving California Musical Theatre after prayerful consideration to protect the organization and to help the healing in the local theatre-going and creative community,” Scott Eckern said in a statement.

Campaign records show Eckern contributed $1,000 to a campaign supporting Proposition 8, which wrote a ban on same-sex marriages into the California state Constitution.

California Musical Theatre is the state's largest nonprofit musical theater company and Sacramento's oldest performing arts company.

In a statement, Eckern said one of his family members is in a same-sex relationship and that he is sad that his personal beliefs were taken with offense:

“I understand that my choice of supporting Proposition 8 has been the cause of many hurt feelings, maybe even betrayal. It was not my intent. I honestly had no idea that this would be the reaction. I chose to act upon my belief that the traditional definition of marriage should be preserved. I support each individual to have rights and access and I understood that in California domestic partnerships come with the same rights that come with marriage. My sister is a lesbian and in a committed domestic partnership relationship. I am loving and supportive of her and her family, and she is loving and supportive of me and my family. I definitely do not support any message or treatment of others that is hateful or instills fear. This is a highly emotional issue and the accusations that have been made against me are simply not true. I have now had many conversations with friends and colleagues, and I am deeply saddened that my personal beliefs and convictions have offended others. My choice to support the Proposition was personal, and does not represent the views and opinions of California Musical Theatre or the many people associated with the organization. I was required by law to identify my employer and occupation at the time of my donation.”

The organization has produced Sacramento's annual Music Circus and plays at Broadway Sacramento and the newly opened Cosmopolitan Cabaret.

Eckern, who spent 25 years with the company, has served as its chief operating officer and was its artistic director since 2002.

Lisa West, regional spokeswoman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Eckern is a member “in very good standing” and the Mormon church supports his decision to resign.

“I have not imposed my beliefs onto any of the works, but have sought to explore the truths found in the storytelling to speak for themselves if they are told well,” Eckern said in a statement.

Eckern said he will be making a $1,000 comparable donation to the Human Rights Campaign.

Several high-profile artists, including “Hairspray” composer Marc Shaiman, were among those leading the boycott effort.

Local playwright Gregg Coffin told KCRA 3 that he does not support the boycott. Coffin, however, did say that Eckern owes the people he works with an explanation.

“He works in an environment that is so inclusive and diverse,” Coffin said. “He works with gay actors, singers, dancers and choreographers.”

In his statement, Eckern expressed his gratitude for his time with the company.

“I am leaving California Musical Theatre after prayerful consideration to protect the organization and to help the healing in the local theatre-going and creative community. California Musical Theatre will continue to welcome with open arms all staff, artists and audiences who collaborate in the experience that live theatre does best — to lift the human spirit. I will continue to be in the audience to cheer on all the good work. It has been an honor to serve alongside those I love and respect in this noble profession. I am disappointed that my personal convictions have cost me the opportunity to do what I love the most which is to continue enriching the Sacramento arts and theatre community.”

The company's executive producer, Richard Lewis, said Tuesday that the company doesn't share Eckern's views.

However, Lewis said Wednesday that in no way was he forced to resign.

Other managers will take over the artistic director duties, Lewis said, but they're not sure if they will replace that position.

Supporters of Eckern said they will gather at the venue at 12:15 p.m. and protest what they think is a forced resignation.

California Musical Theatre released this statement Tuesday:

“Any political action or opinion of Scott Eckern does not represent the views or opinions of California Musical Theatre. We have a long history of appreciation for the LGBT community and are truly grateful for their long-standing support. We acknowledge the dedication, patronage and hard work of the many members of the LGBT community who have played a crucial role in our success. Our only mission is to present quality theatrical productions to enrich the cultural life of the community.”

The theatre had scheduled an emergency meeting to take place on Tuesday but the meeting was canceled.

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I think this is a complete outrage that this man should have to resign his job just because some gays were offended. from this article he did a great job in his position which is all that matters. it appears that he never tried to push his beliefs on any of the gay artist that performed at this theater. So now it aperas that if you have an opinion that differs from the gays and thier lifestyle you pay by having to give up your job and income. Talk about fair, thats not fair. fi he had been spreading his thoughts to people at the theater or specifically targeting people with his actions, on the job, weel thats a different story. The problem we have is we haveway to many weak minded eople who will not stand by any real, moral beliefs about anything sacred. With this happening, I hope that this theater closes down. The only thing that is truly offensive about this is this man just had to give up his job for basically nothing.