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.
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Ch. 3. – Sexual relationships and the Bible
Earlier this week we had Valentine’s Day where we proclaim our love for the person we want to spend our life with. This would have been very different throughout the many periods written about in the Bible. People would not recognize the idea of marrying for love, because most marriages, as I understand it, wereContinue reading “Ch. 3. – Sexual relationships and the Bible”
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