I am going to make a big call perhaps the biggest call I
have ever made on my blog but here it is. I believe that Jesus would be for
same sex marriages.
I am not going to get into a debate about where being gay is
against God or not but for the record I can’t see what issue God would have to
two people loving and caring for each other. I do think that he has issues with
unhealthy dysfunctional relationships (and frankly I know a lot of those
straight and gay).
I think that Jesus would see same sex marriage for what it
is, a human rights issue. An issue which reflects peoples worth and self-esteem,
peoples legal rights and the way the community values them. On all those fronts
I cannot imagine the Jesus that I read about, shunning people for being in loving, committed, supporting
relationships.
As a Christian I don’t feel that God is calling me to judge
but to love. And yes this can be extremely difficult at times but I read John
13:34 and to me the call is to love.
A new command I give
you: Love one another. As I loved you, so you must love one another. By this
all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
If I want to know how Jesus loved then I read a story such
as the woman catch in adultery, Jesus doesn’t stand there rebuking her for
being sinful he defends her, gives her dignity and love. John 8:1-11.
Now I fully expect far more educated Christians to argue
with me, to point to obscure Bible passages that show that there are scriptures
that say that being gay is wrong or that we should be running around pointing
out when each other stuffs up but I can’t
help but coming back to words such as;
Do not judge, and you
will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive and
you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed
down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with
the measure you use, it will be measured you. Luke 6:37-38
And most importantly We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
I cannot see how it is anything other than
unloving to tell two consenting adults that it is wrong to love, support and
care for each other. That their relationship is wrong and doesn’t have the
right to be a married.
I don't understand why it has to be called 'marriage' - if two same sex people are in a relationship they now have legal rights etc. Just call it a partnership.
ReplyDeleteCalling is a marriage is important for lots of people straight or gay being married isn't important but for myself included the act of standing in front of my family and friends declaring my love and making vows was and is important. This opportunity should be open to all adults.
ReplyDelete'Marriage' is a union in the eyes of god. Many people, both gay and straight, see this union as a very important part of their commitment to one another. To refuse same sex couples the right to call their union a 'marriage' simply because is not a union between a man and a woman seems farcical. Why not abolish 'marriage' entirely so we are all on an even playing field... Well... We have legal rights... Why not just call it a partnership?
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