In which I review my essay from 10 years ago, addressing the relationship between biblical teachings and contemporary views on marriage, particularly same-sex unions. The post contrasts supposedly “traditional” biblical views on marriage, primarily one man and one woman, with the Bible’s diverse representations of marital arrangements, including polygamy. Many churches recognise and acknowledge marriages beyond Christian contexts, which raises questions of consistency about failure to be inclusive for same-sex couples. I contend that biblically love, respect, and integrity are essential in relationships, suggesting that a broader understanding of marriage is needed within the church, especially towards LGBTQ+ individuals.
Tag Archives: Christian Marriage
Religious Right, HIV/AIDS and Christian Marriage
I had hoped to bring you another person’s story this month, but unfortunately there has been a delay. As you will no doubt have found in your own experience, life sometimes gets in the way of plans, and this has been the case this month, so I hope to get back on track next month. Continue reading “Religious Right, HIV/AIDS and Christian Marriage”
Ch.14. – Disagreement, faith differences and some final thoughts
Yes, I’ve changed the title again! I was never very happy with the original, and now we’re here I’ve come up with an alternative that almost works! It sounds like it ought to be the final chapter, but we have one more, where I wanted to focus on marriage almost as a separate issue. MarriageContinue reading “Ch.14. – Disagreement, faith differences and some final thoughts”
Changing Minds 