Linear, there is no law to stop people from practising a homosexual lifestyle. God has condemned it yes, but there is no society law against it. Christians (true Christians) cannot stop anybody from practising homosexuality (fornication/adultery included), as there is no "law" against it, people practise these sins "freely" unfortunately, even though they are a great offense to God Himself. Now it's gone further and it's come to the institute of "marriage". Homosexuals seek to "legitimise" their relationship in a manner that offends the very foundation and institute of marriage, because it's an affront to God. It could never legitimise their lifestyle/relationship anyway in God's eyes (we know that from scripture). And any such law should be (by true Christians at least) voted against.

You also cannot stop anybody from practising their own personal faith either. On the other side of the coin, there have been many (still are) of Christians persecuted and killed for practising their faith. Anybody in certain countries that converts to Christ can be in danger of their lives. Christians do not threaten others with the same if they practise a faith that differs from our own.

We await the time Christ comes back to reign/rule and all arguments will be put to rest. In the meantime, we pray and the gospel is being preached to all nations. As I type this, more people are being won over to Christ. Yes, there are MANY religions, but only one true God. You'd also be surprised at some of the parallels between faiths on God the Father (Creator). Unfortunately the person of God is debated between religions heavily. It is about winning souls for Christ, but you cannot win them over by persecuting/killing. It simply doesn't work (and I'm glad of it). Because God Himself gave us a free will and knowledge to seek Him.....the Holy Spirit in the end is the one who truly converts.

Of course, if a law is to be instituted that goes against the teachings of Christ, we must continue to vote against it regardless. Even if we lose, at least we stood up for what we believed in. But no, there is no law that prevents a person practising their own personal religion, as there is no society law against fornication/adultery/homosexuality.

Satan is the "prince of this world", but thankfully not for long. He is NOT the ultimate ruler, but for now it seems he rules and reigns and each one of us undergoes a continual battle daily to remain faithful to God in a world that, for the most part, does not do so. We live in the world, not in Heaven and cannot expect a Heavenly rule (as yet).

I may not have answered your question perfectly Linear, and some of why things are allowed confuses me also. But I'm more than aware we live in a sinful society and one in which tends to oppose the commandments of God, rather than upholds them. You only have to turn on your TV to figure that out!

It's a battle between what the WORLD thinks is right and wrong, and what God has told us!