Should christians attend a gay wedding
As Kevin DeYoung, one of my favorite bloggers, attests, the ask of whether a believer should attend a homosexual wedding is now frequently asked. (I&#;ve addressed the question previously in a video, and also shared some ideas for how someone could lovingly decline attending such a wedding.)
I&#;m well aware that my response to this issue will not only offend unbelievers, but also many believers. I&#;ve received pushback before and will again. But for what it&#;s worth, I have honestly tried to find a biblical way to conclude that love and grace, which I feel in my heart toward the people seeking to be married, means it is good to demonstrate friendship by joining in the celebration. But partly because love needs some reference point in fact to be true love, I&#;ve simply been unable to advance to this conclusion.
I have talked with a number of people, including some pastors from wonderful churches, who advocate saying yes to attending homosexual weddings. Their argument centers on the reality that Jesus was and is a friend of sinners and is full of grace. So true. But I have never s
Deciding Whether to Attend a Same-Sex Wedding
You&#;ve asked one of the most divisive and sensitive questions anyone could possibly raise at this particular moment in the history of western culture. But the cultural implications, as essential as they are, pale somewhat in comparison to the personal pain and confusion this scenario entails for you and your extended family. We want you to know that our hearts go out to you in the midst of your agony. You have a difficult decision to make, and one that will require a great deal of love, wisdom, and discernment. We&#;d consider it a privilege to offer a few thoughts as you walk through that process.
Before attempting to do this, we&#;d like to make one thing perfectly clear: Focus on the Family cannot advise you to attend this event. Our position on homosexual behavior and same-sex marriage is well known to everyone who is familiar with our ministry. We have faith that homosexual unions are contradictory with God&#;s design for human sexuality as set forth in the opening pages of the Bible and in the words of Jesus Himself: &#;From the
Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond?
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Same-Sex Weddings: How Should Christians Respond?
The topic of same-sex weddings continues to stir discussions within the Christian community. Recently, Becket Cook shared his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece’s same-sex wedding, a move that has sparked debate among believers. As Christians, how should we navigate these situations, balancing love and compassion with adherence to biblical teachings?
What are your thoughts on how Christians should respond when faced with invitations to or involvement in same-sex weddings?
For more insight, check out this Lifeaudio episode: Becket Cook Discusses Amy Grant Hosting Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding.
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Don’t verb. If you are a Christian, don’t go. If your niece or other family member invites you to their same-sex wedding, don’t go. Why? Because if you don’t show up, they’ll see how serious you verb this. They’ll see that as a Christian, a follower of Christ, you absolutely cannot assist th
The Case Against Christians Attending a Gay Wedding
The case against Christians attending a gay wedding is relatively straightforward. We can lay out the case in three premises and a conclusion.
The Argument
Premise 1: Gay “marriage” is not marriage.
No matter what a government may sanction, the biblical definition of marriage (see Gen. –25, Mal. –15, Matt. –6; Eph. –33) involves a man and a woman. I won’t belabor the point, because I assume in this post that I’m speaking to those who agree with the Westminster Confession of Faith when it says, “Marriage is to be between one guy and one woman” (WCF ). Gay “marriage” is not only an offense to God—sanctioning a kind of sexual activity that the Bible condemns (Lev. ; ; Rom. –27; 1 Cor. –10; 1 Tim. –10)—gay “marriage” does not actually exist.
Premise 2: A gay wedding celebrates and solemnizes a lie.
Whether the service is done in a church or in a reception hall, whether it is meant to be a Christian service or a secular commitment ceremony, a gay wedding declares what is false to be true and calls evil good.
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