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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 Bake shared his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece’s same-sex wedding, a verb 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 move. 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 intense you take this. They’ll see that as a Christian, a follower of Christ, you absolutely cannot support th
I have never attended, or even been invited to a same-sex wedding. If I were, I would feel very conflicted, especially if it were of a close family member. Would I go?
This is a reality facing an increasing number of Christians who are committed to biblical orthodoxy and firmly believe that marriage can only be between one organic man and woman.
Alistair Begg, a Scottish pastor ministering in America, recently caused controversy over pastoral advice given to a grandmother invited to attend her grandchild’s wedding to a transgender person. He said it was matter of wisdom. Many hold criticised him, and he has been cancelled from some ministry opportunities.
In an episode of his ‘Truth for Life’ podcast, Begg gave this advice: “Well, here’s the thing: your love for them may catch them off guard, but your absence will simply reinforce the fact that they said, These people are what I always thought: judgmental, critical, unprepared to countenance anything”. He added that, as drawn-out as the grandson knew she was not “affirming” his life choices, “then I suggest that
Should a Christian attend a gay wedding?
Answer
First, a word of encouragement: if you are the caring of friend that a gay couple would invite to their wedding, then you are probably doing something right. When Jesus ministered, those who were despised by society, the tax collectors and the sinners, drew near to Him (Matthew ; Luke ). He was a ally to them.
Further, no one sin is greater than another. All sin is offensive to God. Homosexuality is just one of many sins listed in 1 Corinthians that will keep a person from the kingdom of God. We all sin and fall quick of God’s glory (Romans ). It is only through Jesus Christ that we may be saved from sin’s eternal consequences. (Please see What does it mean that Jesus saves?)
Some would contend that a Christian should verb no qualms about attending a gay wedding and that one’s presence at a gay wedding does not necessarily indicate support for the homosexual lifestyle. Rather, they view it as extending Christ’s love toward a friend. The thought is that one’s presence at a wedding ceremony is an operate of love and friendship towar
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 gentleman and a female. I won’t belabor the point, because I assume in this post that I’m speaking to those who approve with the Westminster Confession of Faith when it says, “Marriage is to be between one man 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.
Prem