Same-Sex Marriage (Thoughtful Response): A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage

Marriage offers the world a picture of the fidelity, commitment

The brilliant design of man and woman could accomplish God’s created intent for His image bearers.

bakers, bed and breakfast proprietors,

Same-sex marriage is not the default setting that automatically wins if traditional marriage loses. It is an innovation, and therefore, it must be defended on its own ideals and merits.

“Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,”

Since the fall, however, marriage has played an additional role of restraining evil in society. Marriage reminds men and women of their responsibilities as

If we are truly one body in Christ, then the sufferings of our brothers and sisters are also ours.

not acting like we haven’t made any.

sexual choice takes precedence over any presumed purpose of marriage.