Baptist gay marriage WHEREAS, Marriage is a covenant relationship and an institution established by God rather than simply a human social construct (Genesis ; Matthew 6; Ephesians 33); andWHEREAS, Southern Baptists have consistently affirmed our support of the biblical definition of marriage as the exclusive union of one man and one woman; and WHEREAS, The Scriptures indicate that all sexual behavior outside of marriage is sinful; andWHEREAS, All people, regardless of race or sexual orientation, are created in the image of God and thus are due respect and love (Genesis 27); andWHEREAS, The Department of Justice has argued (Perry v. Schwarzenegger) that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional claiming that DOMA unfairly discriminates against homosexuals; andWHEREAS, For the first time in history the President of the United States has publicly voiced his personal support of same-sex marriage; andWHEREAS, While homosexuality does not present the distinguishing features of classes entitled to special protections, like the classes of race and gender, we acknowledge the uniqu .
What did the pope say about gay marriage What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigrationPope Francis, one of the more progressive pontiffx27;s in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed. Francis willingness to take a more progressive stance on issues from LGBTQ rights to same-sex marriage to immigration make him one of the most progressive and influential popes of the modern era.
Methodist on gay marriage Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ Issues: The United Methodist Church In May , the General Conference voted to remove longstanding bans on the ordination of LGBTQ clergy and the celebration of same-sex marriages by clergy and in churches. These changes became fully effective on January 1, BACKGROUNDThe UMC traces its origins to the Methodist movement initiated in the midth century by Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles.
Gay marriage ceremony readings BySearching for the perfect ceremony reading to reflect you and your partner on your wedding day. From lighthearted poems to heartfelt romantic excerpts, we've compiled a list of thoughtful ceremony readings with LGBTQ weddings in mind.
Gay marriage 2015 Same-sex marriage is made legal nationwide with Obergefell v. Hodges decisionJune 26, marks a major milestone for civil rights in the United States, as the Supreme Court announces its decision in Obergefell v.