“Marriage equality” is the latest catchphrase to be thrown into the gay marriage / same-sex marriage debate. The term “marriage equality” is an attempt to reframe the conversation and ascribe a certain level of irrationality to those who oppose same-sex marriage. To oppose the recognition of homosexual unions as marriages is one thing. But it is much more difficult to oppose “equality” in marriage rights. What American would deny equality? However, attaching a new label to the cause does not change the core issues in the debate. If “marriage equality” means “gay marriage,” Christians should be opposed to it.
Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality? The question itself is misleading. Not all Christians are opposed to marriage equality, gay marriage, or whatever else it is called. Many Christians support gay unions being legally recognized as marriages. Such Christians generally hold that sexual morality should not be legislated and that, in a free society, people should be able to marry whomever they want. Biblically speaking, this is a tragic mistake.
The Bible is abundantly clear that homosexuality is an unnatural sin (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9). The Bible presents marriage as God’s invention, and God has defined it as a covenant between a man and a woman for a lifetime (Genesis 2:24; 1 Corinthians 7:2-16; Ephesians 5:23-33). Biblically speaking, a homosexual union is not a marriage. It does not matter if the government legislates a new definition of marriage. It does not matter if society is overwhelmingly in favor of same-sex marriage. A homosexual union always has been, and always will be, a perversion of God’s creation.
In modern societies that are increasingly secular and non-Christian, the marriage equality debate is eventually going to be won by the gay rights movement. Barring national repentance and a revival of the Christian faith, gay unions are going to be officially recognized as valid marriages, with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto. But, whatever society does, it cannot change the fact that followers of Christ are to align with, and submit to, His Word. And His Word unequivocally declares that marriage is between one man and one woman. As Christians, we accept the fact that we live in a secular and ungodly nation, but we esteem the unchanging Word of God over society’s modulating mores. “Let God be true, and every human being a liar” (Romans 3:4).
Christians do not need to fight against homosexual couples being granted civil unions and the governmental benefits such unions provide. Tax breaks, inheritance rights, hospital visitation rights, etc., are not addressed in the Bible. But, when it comes to the definition of marriage, Christians should stand firm. God created marriage. No human being has the right or authority to redefine it. No matter what governments and societies sanction, homosexual unions will never truly have equality with heterosexual marriages.
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You did it again, Michael.
Thanks so much for sharing your reservoir of knowledge with us. God blesses.
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“Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.” Proverbs 16:13
Noel, my friend, how are you? Thank you for your kind words and sentiment. Both are greatly appreciated. Praise and Glory must, however, go to the Almighty Father – for it is He who leads me to the words I post, and not of myself. What knowledge I have has been given unto me through Grace from the Father…… a gift given in love…. Now, may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you and yours always. may His face shine upon you and bring you eternal peace and happiness. Shalom!
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Alternatively, the phrase ‘marriage equality’ is intended to convey the principle that its advocates actually see as the issue. It relates directly to the argument that failure to recognize gay marriage constitutes a substantive violation of the 14th Amendment equal protection clause. You will dismiss this of course, but it is hardly the deceitful re-branding of the issue which you pretend it to be.
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Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comments. Both are greatly appreciated.
Firstly, you say “alternatively, the phrase “marriage equality” is intended to convey the principle that it’s advocates actually see as the issue.” Tell me then, Daniel, “what was intended to be conveyed as the principle by advocates when they used terminology (phraseology) as gay marriage / same-sex marriage / homosexual (gay) union?” The concept of “Equal Protection of Law” of the 14th Amendment has been with us since the period of Abraham Lincoln. Yet only now are these advocated of same sex marriages challenging traditional marriage with Constitutional Law and “Equal Protection.”
For many years there was what was referred to as the “Common Law.” In Ohio the Common law encompassed “equality of marriage.” It was referred to as “Common Law Marriage” and until (I believe) October 10th, 1991 the Common Law Marriage Laws remained in full-force. specifically the Common Law Marriage gave equal rights to cohabitating persons who would claim to be married. Though they’d not undergone any ceremony or received license certifying their union. I do not believe, at this writing, the Ohio Common Marriage Laws specifically stated that it be between a man and a woman. At the time of such writing legislators would have no need to be gender specific as to who qualified as a married couple. yet, I find no record of any gay couple taking advantage of such legislation, nor if questioned as to the legitimacy of their union, giving rise to the Common Law itself as it’s protector. The fact is clear, gays have always, in one manner or another, been allowed to become married.
Homosexuality pre-dates the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and yet no gay advocate utilized this possible free pass founded in Ohio. If indeed it existed to the extent of permissibility of homosexuals and homosexuality, whether knowingly or not, we cannot be certain as it was never challenged. and Perhaps other states as well held similar laws upon their books.. I believe that this new challenge to traditional marriage and the notion of gays being both a minority and disenfranchised is yet another attempt to demoralize America and break down Christian values held in our nation for nearly 400 years.
“Cohabitating heterosexuals” aren’t seeking special treatment, nor benefit, under the law yet they reside together as man and wife. If their living in a happy, sinful life-style is good enough for them why then shouldn’t it be for gays? I would venture to say that at this time in our lives there are more people cohabitating than are married. Gays posit themselves as a minority and a disenfranchised people in need of “Equal Protection under the Law.” Your counter-part, the cohabitating heterosexual, does not see it that way. When counting, worldwide, the number of gays cohabitating and cohabitating heterosexuals, it is we, the traditional married couple, who are a minority and soon to become disenfranchised. And therefore in need of “Equal Protection of the law” in order to preserve our traditional way of life..”
The phrase “marriage equality” is intended to convey the principle that it’s advocates actually see as the issue.” I stand on my principle that God ordained marriage to be between a man and a woman and too; homosexuality is an unnatural act and an abomination before God Almighty.
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That is a very elaborate set of questions, but they remain little other than diversion techniques. The argument for marriage equality is indeed based on interest in equal protection, regardless of its newness and alternative strategies, which you yourself might think preferable.
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Daniel, when the California Supreme Court struck down the California law that defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman back in 2008, they did so with the explicit understanding that they were changing the definition of “marriage”. The finding repeatedly referenced the “longstanding, traditional definition” of marriage as that of a union of a man and woman and they were self-consciously altering that definition. Christianity aside, no society or culture in history has defined “marriage” as anything but the union of a man and a woman until, essentially, the 21st century. It is absolutely a change in the meaning of the concept.
I’d suggest that any deceitful denial of the re-branding of the issue ought to be dismissed and the real issue of explaining why our society needs to change the definition of the concept of marriage to this new, reformed version ought to be engaged.
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Thank you for stopping by, Stan; and, for your comments.
May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you, and yours, always.
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I assumed you would not mind if I reblogged your comment. If I have injured you in doing so, please let me know and I will remove the post right away.
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Oh, forgot to say where. It was here
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For some reason the link didn’t work. It was here:
http://thebumblinggenius.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-14th-amendment-and-marriage-equality.html
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I have it now. thank you Danny.
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Danny, I am not opposed to your reblog of my comments if you so desire. I trust too, Danny, that you are not thinking me unkind or hateful in my responses. As a Christian man I hold love for you, the same as God does, and as I do all people. God does not hate the sinner, he hates the sin. I follow in that frame of mind. I hope you understand.
may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you always.
Your Friend in Christ,
Michael
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I do not think of you unkind, quite the contrary. Thanks for your permission.
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You are quite welcome. God bless you Danny.
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Hi … the way I look at it is this … it is an elimination pure and simple and when the men wake up and realize that they have been tricked into this … the truth will hit them in the face. Its the weeding out of seeds that do not carry in the dna or their genes all that is good for mankind .. so they end up destroying themselves. How sad is that. I have been thinking long and hard about this and I have commented on some sites too to make them understand that it is not in their best interest …. but they must understand before it is too late for them. It has often been stated that man has only one enemy … himself … if the enemy lives within .. the only hope is to go to knowledge that can cleanse the bad thoughts … that destroy. My book MasterMind connects the reader directly from whom a saving is possible. God has guided me often to try and help them. When most people preach they promote one gender over another … either masculine or feminine but to my mind both are equal. When I study my own faults .. I can well understand that men too may have their own set of faults … but when they are treated fairly .. they too would respond to the call of love and it keeps them grounded. Thoughts are very important .. for what we think in secret .. that is what nobody else knows .. is when you are conversing with God and He is listening. He gives you through those thoughts
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There is but one hope for the sinner and that is Jesus Christ. If you are saying people will react to His love and mercy – then yes I fully agree. But first they must realize they are living in sin and the wages of sin are (eternal) death. People as yourself must witness to them about the mercy of Christ Jesus and how He has a better plan of salvation. When man chooses life over death, realizing that only through Jesus Christ can he/she both be saved and healed, will they repent of their ways. I am sure you book will help guide sinners; but the only book I recommend for the sinner, and Christians alike, is the Bible.
Thank you for sharing and may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you.
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We all read many books in a life time and I make no such claims cause my book can never replace the Bible … all things in their rightful place. Never create a divide in the mind … all paths lead to God …. and my MasterMind is a direct gift from God for it was shared with me through my 6th sense. If God thought that the Bible was the only book that he wanted everybody to read then why would he help me create MasterMind. It obviously serves a purpose.
Besides despite having the Bible christians are having a pretty rough time for they are not able to go below the surface of what is given as an example and understand that message. If I were to read the Bible I’d try to analyze and think .. now what exactly is God trying to share through this story. Read my article on the Easter Story and I can guarantee that more than half the christians don’t know a thing of what I have written. Besides let me explain to you the meaning of Jesus Christ …. Jesus Christ is God come down to earth …. therefore man … all of mankind is God living on this earth …. now do you see yourself as God ? My MasterMind connects you to the God in you .. which in turn will help you understand the Bible as God intended you to understand it. I rest my case. God Bless. Roda
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Thank you for your interest in this post. May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob continually bless and keep you.
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Thank you for your interest in this post. May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob continually bless and keep you.
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Thank you for visiting and for your interest in this post.
May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob bless and keep you, and yours, always.
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