Historical and Biblical Position: The institution of marriage was established and ordained by God (Genesis 2:24). Therefore “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27). Therefore, “marriage is honorable” (Hebrews 13:4). In spite of the progressive normalization of alternative lifestyles and the growing legal acceptance of s... »
Marriage: A Loveseat for Two ... »
Church of God 1996 Resolution SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN Church of God 2012 Resolution on MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Statement of the Church of God Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Court Decision [dated June 26, 2015] Adopted by the 75th International General Assembly (p. 158-159, S63) in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINISTERS II. Marriage and Same-Sex Relationships A. The Church of God rejects th... »
Illinois’ same-sex marriage ban is under fire. Both the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund have filed suits against the Cook County Court, asserting that the General Assembly acted with intent to discr... »