What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?

[Quasar92]

While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin. Romans 1:26-27 declares homosexual desires and actions to be shameful, unnatural, lustful, and indecent. First Corinthians 6:9 states that homosexuals are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God. Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals “marrying” is not God’s will, and would be, in fact, sinful.

Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female. The first mention of marriage, Genesis 2:24, describes it as a man leaving his parents and being united to his wife. In passages that contain instructions regarding marriage, such as 1 Corinthians 7:2-16 and Ephesians 5:23-33, the Bible clearly identifies marriage as being between a man and a woman. Biblically speaking, marriage is the lifetime union of a man and a woman, primarily for the purpose of building a family and providing a stable environment for that family.

The Bible alone, however, does not have to be used to demonstrate this understanding of marriage. The biblical viewpoint of marriage has been the universal understanding of marriage in every human civilization in world history. History argues against gay marriage. Modern secular psychology recognizes that men and women are psychologically and emotionally designed to complement one another. In regard to the family, psychologists contend that a union between a man and woman in which both spouses serve as good gender role models is the best environment in which to raise well-adjusted children. Psychology argues against gay marriage. In nature/physicality, clearly, men and women were designed to “fit” together sexually. With the “natural” purpose of sexual intercourse being procreation, clearly only a sexual relationship between a man and a woman can fulfill this purpose. Nature argues against gay marriage.

So, if the Bible, history, psychology, and nature all argue for marriage being between a man and a woman—why is there such a controversy today? Why are those who are opposed to gay marriage/same-sex marriage labeled as hateful, intolerant bigots, no matter how respectfully the opposition is presented? Why is the gay rights movement so aggressively pushing for gay marriage/same-sex marriage when most people, religious and non-religious, are supportive of—or at least far less opposed to—gay couples having all the same legal rights as married couples with some form of civil union?

The answer, according to the Bible, is that everyone inherently knows that homosexuality is immoral and unnatural, and the only way to suppress this inherent knowledge is by normalizing homosexuality and attacking any and all opposition to it. The best way to normalize homosexuality is by placing gay marriage/same-sex marriage on an equal plane with traditional opposite-gender marriage. Romans 1:18-32 illustrates this. The truth is known because God has made it plain. The truth is rejected and replaced with a lie. The lie is then promoted and the truth suppressed and attacked. The vehemence and anger expressed by many in the gay rights movement to any who oppose them is, in fact, an indication that they know their position is indefensible. Trying to overcome a weak position by raising your voice is the oldest trick in the debating book. There is perhaps no more accurate description of the modern gay rights agenda than Romans 1:31, “they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless.”

To give sanction to gay marriage/same-sex marriage would be to give approval to the homosexual lifestyle, which the Bible clearly and consistently condemns as sinful. Christians should stand firmly against the idea of gay marriage/same-sex marriage. Further, there are strong and logical arguments against gay marriage/same-sex marriage from contexts completely separated from the Bible. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman.

According to the Bible, marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:21-24; Matthew 19:4-6). Gay marriage/same-sex marriage is a perversion of the institution of marriage and an offense to the God who created marriage. As Christians, we are not to condone or ignore sin. Rather, we are to share the love of God and the forgiveness of sins that is available to all, including homosexuals, through Jesus Christ. We are to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and contend for truth with “gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). As Christians, when we make a stand for truth and the result is personal attacks, insults, and persecution, we should remember the words of Jesus: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you” (John 15:18-19).

Recommended Resources: The Truth About Same-Sex Marriage: 6 Things You Must Know About What's Really at Stake by Erwin Lutzer and Logos Bible Software.

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Quasar92

 

[Halbhh]

While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin. Romans 1:26-27 declares homosexual desires and actions to be shameful, unnatural, lustful, and indecent. First Corinthians 6:9 states that homosexuals are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God. Since both homosexual desires and actions are condemned in the Bible, it is clear that homosexuals “marrying” is not God’s will, and would be, in fact, sinful.

Whenever the Bible mentions marriage, it is between a male and a female. The first mention of marriage, Genesis 2:24, describes it as a man leaving his parents and being united to his wife. In passages that contain instructions regarding marriage, such as 1 Corinthians 7:2-16 and Ephesians 5:23-33, the Bible clearly identifies marriage as being between a man and a woman. Biblically speaking, marriage is the lifetime union of a man and a woman, primarily for the purpose of building a family and providing a stable environment for that family.

The Bible alone, however, does not have to be used to demonstrate this understanding of marriage. The biblical viewpoint of marriage has been the universal understanding of marriage in every human civilization in world history. History argues against gay marriage. Modern secular psychology recognizes that men and women are psychologically and emotionally designed to complement one another. In regard to the family, psychologists contend that a union between a man and woman in which both spouses serve as good gender role models is the best environment in which to raise well-adjusted children. Psychology argues against gay marriage. In nature/physicality, clearly, men and women were designed to “fit” together sexually. With the “natural” purpose of sexual intercourse being procreation, clearly only a sexual relationship between a man and a woman can fulfill this purpose. Nature argues against gay marriage.

So, if the Bible, history, psychology, and nature all argue for marriage being between a man and a woman—why is there such a controversy today? Why are those who are opposed to gay marriage/same-sex marriage labeled as hateful, intolerant bigots, no matter how respectfully the opposition is presented? Why is the gay rights movement so aggressively pushing for gay marriage/same-sex marriage when most people, religious and non-religious, are supportive of—or at least far less opposed to—gay couples having all the same legal rights as married couples with some form of civil union?

The answer, according to the Bible, is that everyone inherently knows that homosexuality is immoral and unnatural, and the only way to suppress this inherent knowledge is by normalizing homosexuality and attacking any and all opposition to it. The best way to normalize homosexuality is by placing gay marriage/same-sex marriage on an equal plane with traditional opposite-gender marriage. Romans 1:18-32 illustrates this. The truth is known because God has made it plain. The truth is rejected and replaced with a lie. The lie is then promoted and the truth suppressed and attacked. The vehemence and anger expressed by many in the gay rights movement to any who oppose them is, in fact, an indication that they know their position is indefensible. Trying to overcome a weak position by raising your voice is the oldest trick in the debating book. There is perhaps no more accurate description of the modern gay rights agenda than Romans 1:31, “they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless.”

To give sanction to gay marriage/same-sex marriage would be to give approval to the homosexual lifestyle, which the Bible clearly and consistently condemns as sinful. Christians should stand firmly against the idea of gay marriage/same-sex marriage. Further, there are strong and logical arguments against gay marriage/same-sex marriage from contexts completely separated from the Bible. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman.

According to the Bible, marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:21-24; Matthew 19:4-6). Gay marriage/same-sex marriage is a perversion of the institution of marriage and an offense to the God who created marriage. As Christians, we are not to condone or ignore sin. Rather, we are to share the love of God and the forgiveness of sins that is available to all, including homosexuals, through Jesus Christ. We are to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and contend for truth with “gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). As Christians, when we make a stand for truth and the result is personal attacks, insults, and persecution, we should remember the words of Jesus: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you” (John 15:18-19).

Recommended Resources: The Truth About Same-Sex Marriage: 6 Things You Must Know About What's Really at Stake by Erwin Lutzer and Logos Bible Software.

Source: www.qotquestions.org


Quasar92

It's odd they don't consider the reality of some gay marriages that have zero sex, in this question. There are more than a few such we can expect, just from common sense.

And Paul even recommends this celibacy (or continence) to those that are well suited to it!

You don't believe that?

Ok, read 1 Cor chapter 7 a bit more carefully this time! I just did the other day, and learned a new thing or two!

1 Corinthians 7 NIV (if read all the way through)

We all should expect to learn new things when we read in the Bible, if we are humble, itself a requirement of us to begin with.

So, it's actually anal intercourse sodomy that is the actual sin, and actually can be done both by gay and straight couples(!) (Romans 1:26 includes traditional man/woman married couples.). One can learn more fully by reading the Bible more carefully, checking additional translations (unless you have the inaccurate NLT).

But, we have to be less determined to see what we expect or want to see, and more determined to instead hear what it actually says.

That's really humble, to be able to learn something new.

 

[2tim_215]

It's odd they don't consider the reality of some gay marriages that have zero sex, in this question. There are more than a few such we can expect, just from common sense.

And Paul even recommends this celibacy (or continence) to those that are well suited to it!

You don't believe that?

Ok, read 1 Cor chapter 7 a bit more carefully this time! I just did the other day, and learned a new thing or two!

1 Corinthians 7 NIV (if read all the way through)

We all should expect to learn new things when we read in the Bible, if we are humble, itself a requirement of us to begin with.

So, it's actually anal intercourse sodomy that is the actual sin, and actually can be done both by gay and straight couples(!) (Romans 1:26 includes traditional man/woman married couples.). One can learn more fully by reading the Bible more carefully, checking additional translations (unless you have the inaccurate NLT).

But, we have to be less determined to see what we expect or want to see, and more determined to instead hear what it actually says.

That's really humble, to be able to learn something new.

Celibacy is a good thing, if one can handle it. Jesus says it's better to cut off one of your members rather than let it send you to hell (tough words). Also keep in mind what happened with Sodom. I believe that homosexuality was what was going on before the flood (a strong sign we're coming to the end). There's many other sins other than homosexuality but I think that homosexuality is one of the ones which God finds particularly egregious, since it is basically a way of telling Him that He made you wrong (particularly with those who decide to go transgender). This doesn't absolve those of the many other sins which they commit. As for the OP, I think that was very well put together.

 

[jovanovic]

that it is a sin.

 

[Halbhh]

Celibacy is a good thing, if one can handle it. Jesus says it's better to cut off one of your members rather than let it send you to hell (tough words). Also keep in mind what happened with Sodom. I believe that homosexuality was what was going on before the flood (a strong sign we're coming to the end). There's many other sins other than homosexuality but I think that homosexuality is one of the ones which God finds particularly egregious, since it is basically a way of telling Him that He made you wrong (particularly with those who decide to go transgender). This doesn't absolve those of the many other sins which they commit. As for the OP, I think that was very well put together.

Ok, but please read verses 5 and 11 in Genesis chapter 6 with noticing all the words. ( or read through fully getting these 2 verses well)

Also, please read Ezekiel 16:49 "'Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. ,50, or read that chapter, noticing these verses well.

Otherwise we are in agreement on other things but these.

 

[2tim_215]

Why don't you just tell me what you disagree with and maybe we can discuss? I'll look at those verses you mentioned anyways.

 

[FireDragon76]

Modern secular psychology recognizes that men and women are psychologically and emotionally designed to complement one another. In regard to the family, psychologists contend that a union between a man and woman in which both spouses serve as good gender role models is the best environment in which to raise well-adjusted children. Psychology argues against gay marriage.

Every major mental health association affirms that homosexual orientation is normal for a certain percentage of the population, that homosexuality is not a pathology.

With the “natural” purpose of sexual intercourse being procreation, clearly only a sexual relationship between a man and a woman can fulfill this purpose. Nature argues against gay marriage.

Silo and Roy beg to differ.

Roy and Silo - Wikipedia

 

[hedrick]

I'd be happy to respond. I think the OP misreads the intention of Romans 1, which is really the only passage that matters for Christians. But we keep getting into this discussion in the wrong place. Unless things have changed, in Controversial Christian Theology, defending acceptance of gays is not permitted by CF rules. The only place it's legal are congregational forums where the congregation accepts it. The closest to an acceptable place for a discussion involving both positions is probably Whosoever Will, May Come - Liberal.