...& same sex marriage Homosexuality is not only offensive to a religious person who believes God created a man and a woman to institute marriage, but it is also unacceptable to many who see it as a degeneration of the family, and a danger to a healthy society. Many pressures are put upon people by others and their beliefs. In today’s society one of our major pressures of life and freedom is homosexuality. Many people argue whether it is right or wrong, and some people just do not care or just do not want to talk about it. Homosexuality is on the rise in the United States as well as many other countries. Homosexuality and same sex marriages are rising; marriages are taking place. In the eyes of the church, God and many others this is a socially incorrect relationship. Throughout the United States and other countries, Homosexuality or same sex marriages defies the laws of Christianity and it is an immoral acts in Gods eyes and society. God created humanity to be fertile, Adam and Eve to be heterosexuals to populate the world with a heterosexual raise. Man and woman bodies symbolically as one flesh, to marry create children and their children to create children. How is homosexual to be a part of Gods plains. In Genesis 2:4 to 2:25 it states specifically that a man and woman, one flesh one body. Homosexuals raising a kid, which is not in the Holy Bible, in the Bible it reads Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve or Jane and Anne. Homosexuals raising kids this is sure to create a...
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...Jane have been going to the same church as me for quite some time, and they know that I am studying to become a Pastor so they have asked me for advice and wisdom from God’s Word on the topic of a Godly marriage and what the Bible says about divorce. I have been encouraging Tom and Jane to work through these struggles, and to hold fast to the Word of God in this time of doubt and uncertainty. In Genesis 2:24 we see the first mention of marriage. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh” God designed for marriage to be between a man and a woman who love one another and become one through their commitment to Him and to each other. In Elwell’s book he states, “Marriage is an exclusive relationship. The total unity of persons-physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually, -comprehended by the concept, “one flesh.”’ Marriage is to last a lifetime, and God created marriage to happen once, where a man and woman come together and spend the rest of their earthly lives together. Marriage is not to be of the same family, or the same blood, as God did not create a sister to marry her brother or vise versa. “Marriage began as a custom and symbol recognizing the sexual union of man and wife for the procreation of children as...
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...Same Sex Marriage Marriage has always been a commitment between a man and a woman. It is a relationship that comes from human nature, established by God. Simultaneously, same sex marriage opposes nature and therefore if it is legalized, it will change the foundation of society. Consequently, it will violate natural law, and cause marriage to be less meaningful. No doubt, it will no longer hold its value and lose tradition. Same sex marriage should be illegal because it ignores a child’s best interest, it is not natural, and it offends God by sinning and violating his word. However, a nurturing environment for little children is in a home brought up with two parents, a man and a woman that are in a marriage together. Not a home with either two males or two females. It can cause confusion in children. Same sex marriage ignores a child’s best interest. “Based on the medical, biological, psychological, social, and other evidence, all else being equal, same sex couples cannot best parent a child in their household” It creates an unstable environment for raising children. Children in these circumstances do not receive all the benefits of being brought up with a married mother and father. Each gender is important for child development. Children brought up by gay and lesbian couples are at more of a risk of struggling academically, living poorly, having behavior problems, and at times having kids at an early age Following this, children need both parents a masculine father and a feminine...
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...that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. For those with a Christian worldview who believe the infallibility of Scripture, this is likely enough to deter any controversy on the subject of gay marriage. However, there is also plenty of evidence outside of Scripture that further supports the argument against gay marriage. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman. Biblical Arguments Against Gay Marriage While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 states “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” This verse identifies homosexual sex as an abomination. 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 is in Genesis 2:24 which states “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” This verse 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...
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...of being a patriarchial, agrarian society. We are now a society of consumers and capitalism drives our economy. Everything about our society has changed. Even for some, the definition of marriage, a covenant before God between one man and one woman, is also being challenged by gay rights activists. As man has evolved in his practice of Christianity, no longer being bound by the Mosaic law, has God changed his purpose for marriage? We know him to be, according to Psalm 102:27, a spiritual being who will never change or end. As God never changes neither does his definition of marriage. I will prove that the sanctity of marriage should be upheld as the standard of Christianity between one man and one woman. Marriage is a covenant before God. It is consummated by sexual intercourse between the man and the woman. Andreas Köstenberger, author of God, Marriage, and Family, advises on five marital concepts to which all Godly relationships must commit. First, marriage is permanent. Divorce is not an option except in certain circumstances advised by Jesus in Matthew 19:9 Those seeking to marry should seek out wise counsel. Second, marriage is sacred before God and he honors it because he created it. Next, marriage is the most intimate relationship two people can have. The “one flesh” suggests emotional and sexual intimacy as to people become one. God designed for the marriage bed to be pleasurable. Further, marriage is a selfless act. It is the concern and well-being...
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...of being a patriarchial, agrarian society. We are now a society of consumers and capitalism drives our economy. Everything about our society has changed. Even for some, the definition of marriage, a covenant before God between one man and one woman, is also being challenged by gay rights activists. As man has evolved in his practice of Christianity, no longer being bound by the Mosaic law, has God changed his purpose for marriage? We know him to be, according to Psalm 102:27, a spiritual being who will never change or end. As God never changes neither does his definition of marriage. I will prove that the sanctity of marriage should be upheld as the standard of Christianity between one man and one woman. Marriage is a covenant before God. It is consummated by sexual intercourse between the man and the woman. Andreas Köstenberger, author of God, Marriage, and Family, advises on five marital concepts to which all Godly relationships must commit. First, marriage is permanent. Divorce is not an option except in certain circumstances advised by Jesus in Matthew 19:9 Those seeking to marry should seek out wise counsel. Second, marriage is sacred before God and he honors it because he created it. Next, marriage is the most intimate relationship two people can have. The “one flesh” suggests emotional and sexual intimacy as to people become one. God designed for the marriage bed to be pleasurable. Further, marriage is a selfless act. It is the concern and well-being...
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...Introduction The earliest relationships among humans were certainly those between men and women, who came together and produced children. In the earliest days, such a relationship began to be called “marriage.” In the Judeo-Christian tradition, based on the book of Genesis, marriage began in the garden of Eden when God made one woman, Eve, out of one man, Adam. Marriage has been explained differently by various cultures throughout history as to whether or not it should be monogamous or polygamous. Scholars explain this in different ways. W. Schmidt’s theory asserts that marriage began as monogamy and decayed into polygamy later on. The opposite thesis of this theory is that of J.J. Bachofen. Bachofen argued that marriage began as a random selection of a partner subsequently leading to polygamy and group marriages. From group marriages, marriage moved to monogamy. These two views show the two different poles of understanding about the origin of marriage: as either monogamous or polygamous. On the other hand, Köstenberger and Jones argue that placing too much premium on the freedom of man has led to a decay in the understanding of marriage. They state that “many hail the decline of the biblical-traditional model of marriage and the family and its replacement by new competing moralities as major progress.” This paper will focus on monogamy as the ideal example of marriage from creation. Also, the paper will make a case for monogamy, which is a union of one man and woman, by citing and explaining...
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...such as same sex marriages. I was raised in a Christian home to believe in the King James Bible that marriage is to be between a man and a woman. They are to reproduce and raise children using the same Bible on teaching morals and values. My research will include topics such as the purpose of sexual acts, the union of a man and a woman to make new life, why children need mothers and fathers, identifying sexual identity and possible psychological, social and health problems in the children. As human beings we have a built in desire to engage in sexual intercourse. Males and females each have a reproductive system. Without both parts, reproduction cannot happen. The question that arises is why would we have organ systems at all if we were not supposed to create children? Same sex marriages would not be using their reproductive organs for their intended purpose (Heany). I personally believe that a relationship should only be between a man and a woman. I believe this mostly because of the reproductive system, and that it is quoted in the Bible that I was raised to believe in. God created us to procreate. If we were of the same sex we would not be able to reproduce children. It is necessary for a man and a woman to have sex in order to create a new life. A new life cannot be created with same sex couples. Although adoption is an option, the creation only becomes between a man and a woman. If same sex marriage is legalized it will declare that the purpose of marriage has nothing...
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...that support homosexuality are generally in favor of gay rights and marriage equality. The value judgment of those that are pro-homosexuality is that homosexuality is right. They do not feel that homosexuality causes any harm. Their moral stance, which causes them to make this judgment, is that gay relationships and marriage can be beneficial and nothing should stand in the way of the happiness, relationship, or marriage between two people who love one another, regardless of sex. People that are against homosexuality are generally against gay rights and marriage equality. The value judgment of anti-homosexuals is that homosexuality is wrong. They feel that homosexuality is harmful in some aspect. Their moral stance is that marriage and relationships are supposed to be/designed to be strictly between a man and a woman. Those with a biblical worldview have an anti-homosexual viewpoint, which means that we should be against marriage equality and homosexual relationships. Christians base their viewpoint regarding this issue off of the ultimate source of truth: The Bible. According to the Bible, God created one man and one woman in the Garden of Eden, and He designed marriage to be between these two sexes alone. Therefore, people with a biblical worldview are against homosexuality because gay relations go against the framework of love and marriage that...
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...United States understands that the existence of human rights helps secure the peace, deter aggression, promote the rule of law, combat crime and corruption, strengthen democracies, and prevent humanitarian crises” (Bureau of Public Affairs). With this said and published why is there so much debate and argument over the rights of those in the Gay and Lesbian community being allowed to marry each other? The Bible does indicate that marriage is between a man and a woman, but the Bible was written by man as an interpretation of God’s word. This Country with many others has overcome so many obstacles within the times. Banishment of slavery, equal rights to women, and acceptance of interracial marriages has become respected and acceptable. If all of this can come full circle to where it is acceptable, the rights of those who are gay should also be accepted. Equal rights to all human beings regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation should be recognized. In 1967 there was much controversy over the interracial marriage of an African American woman and a Caucasian man. This prompted a court action that was well known as “Loving v. Virginia”. Mildred Loving and Richard loving married in Washington D.C. in 1958 and both at the time were residents of the State of Virginia. At the time Washington D.C. allowed interracial marriages where Virginia did not. When the couple returned the were arrested because they...
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...Against God The Bible does not forbid premarital sex. There is no passage of the Bible that references premarital sex as a sin against God. The association between sin and premarital sex is a new Christian idea. The only possible reference to premarital sex being a sin in the Bible is in the New Testament. This premise although, is generally dismissed by theologians because the Greek word pornei, or sexual immorality is commonly incorrectly translated into the English word fornication. In Biblical times women were the owned property of a man. Men ruled over women and their children. Women had very few, if any, rights, and men often bought women from their families or at an auction, usually at age twelve and a half. The fathers owned the women (daughters, wives, concubines, handmaidens, servants etc.) and if you wanted to have intercourse with one of his properties, then you had to ask his permission. If a father sold a daughter, he would get more money for her if she was a virgin. Non-virgins were less expensive to buy. If a man purchased a daughter at a virgin price, and she was not, or she did not bleed during intercourse, then he could return her to her father and get his money back. Most marriages were arranged for financial reasons. Many couples never even met until the day of the marriage. On the day of marriage the proposed husband would give a dowry, or monetary compensation, to the father of a bride. The price of the dowry was different from woman to woman, was determined...
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...believe in gay marriages only in marriages between a man and woman. I know that a lot of gays or lesbians are trying to get the Supreme Court to approve same sex marriage. In California, the Supreme Court is trying to get same sex marriages ban nationwide. The gay and lesbian are using the law to have the same sex marriages pass and there have been about 3 states like Maine, Maryland, and Washington that have passed the same sex marriage. In other states like Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Rhode Island, Minnesota, and New Jersey are against the same sex marriage. I don’t think that it should change what marriage is referring to between two men or two women; it is based on a man and woman marrying in holy matrimony. This is stated in the Bible and thru the standard government law and constitution. The government shouldn’t change the law of the constitution or the bill of rights because of same sex marriages. The gays and lesbians want the same rights as a man and a woman do when they get married, for instance if the significant other happens to pass away the significant other would inherited what their significant other left behind. It is not the same when a man inherited his wife life insurance policy or the wife inherits her husband’s life insurance. Marriage should only be between a man and a woman not two men or two women getting married. When it comes to being in an abusive relationship it is still not the same when it’s between the same sex marriages. When it comes to being...
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...SEMINARY BOOK CRITIQUE the master plan of evangelism AN ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED TO PRO. MALCOLM HESTER IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGMENT GLST 650 BY Walter A. Culup JANURARY 26, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………..….3 SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………………….4 CRITICAL INTERACTION……………………………………………………………………...6 CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………........9 BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………………………….10 INTRODUCTION One of the debates which arises when we examine Christian ministry is: What is the role of women in the ministry? What does the Bible say about this topic? While no conclusion or consensus has been reached on the topic there are two view points and positions which have arisen to the forefront of the debate. First we have the egalitarian view which holds the position that ministerial opportunities should be equal for both men and women. Then we have the complementarian view which presents the belief that ministerial roles should be differentiated by gender. James Beck’s book TwoViews on Women in Ministry explores both of these positions by examining four articles, two of each opposing viewpoints along with three critical responses to each article. The goal of the text is to compare and contrast both positions, thus giving the reader enough information to form their...
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...sacred vow between a man and a woman and the Bible gives us guidance. As Christians there are many verses within the Bible that teach on marriage for newlyweds, husbands, wives and engagement. The Bible says that marriage is for companionship and intimacy. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man.' For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. (Genesis 2:18 21-24 NIV). In a marriage, husbands are to love and sacrifice and wives are to submit. Even though in today’s society, women being submissive are not popular. The Bible teaches us that husbands and wives are equal partners. It also teaches that wives are godly in character and that husbands are kind and to honor their wives. It is good for a man not to marry. But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. (1 Cor. 7:1-2, NIV) This verse teaches that it is better to marry than to be immoral. A couple is married in the eyes of God when it is consummated through sexual intercourse, has a formal ceremony and is legally married. Today it is acceptable to cohabitate and for the woman to be the provider. The Bible is very clear on divorce, as stated in Matthew 19:6, What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate...
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...2013. These are just a few out of the ma ny facts about homosexuality/same-sex marriage. This essay has several key points to why same-sex marriage is okay. Same sex marriage/attraction is not a sin and the Bible and history is wrong about the definition of ‘traditional marriage’, it does not affect heterosexual values/attraction, it increases the number of adopted orphans, I) Traditional marriage (same sex marriage isn’t considered a traditional marriage because its same sex) isn’t historically/culturally accurate a. The Random House Dictionary (circa 1970) defines marriage as “the state of being married”. Today, many Americans like to define marriage as “a bond between a man and a woman only”. Traditionally, Christians (who make up America’s religion census) oppose the concept of same-sex marriage because in the Bible it is viewed as a “sin”. Protest and posters that read “Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve” and “God hates fags” all because same sex marriage isn’t “traditional” marriage. The shocking thing is that it isn’t just Christians who believe this; several other major world religions such as Islam and Judaism both view homosexuality and same sex marriage as a sin. In the Bible, Leviticus 20:13 states: “‘if a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." In the book of Genesis 2:18, God said “It...
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