If invited to a gay wedding, it is our conviction that a believer in Jesus Christ should respectfully decline and find other ways to express love, respect, and care. Return to: Questions about Life Decisions Should a Christian attend a gay wedding?. In retrospect, I was wrong to attend. I want to unpack my reasoning for attending, explain why it was mistaken, and offer a practical alternative. I understand the temptation to attend.
Should I attend the same-sex wedding of a family member? This is a dilemma I never dreamed I'd face, and I'm agonizing over the decision. I don't want to destroy a relationship or forfeit my opportunity to have a continuing positive influence in this person's life. At the same time, I can't help feeling that it would be wrong as a Christian to validate and celebrate what I regard as a sinful. The topic of same-sex weddings continues to stir discussions within the Christian community. As Christians, how should we navigate these situations, balancing love and compassion with adherence to biblical teachings? What are your thoughts on how Christians should respond when faced with invitations to or involvement in same-sex weddings?
How Do I Respond with Grace and Truth if I’m Invited to a Gay Wedding?. We meet at 10am on Sundays at Prescott Valley School, E Florence Rd. I do my best to keep up with current events and theological trends, but rarely will you find me wasting my time trolling 'X' or other social media platforms. So, it caught me quite by surprise just a couple of weeks ago when I saw the headline: "Christian Pastor Stands by Polarizing Advice on Attending LGBTQ Wedding.
I think of my baptism when I consider how Christians should respond when they are invited to gay weddings. (I’ve attended one same-sex wedding so far, in an Episcopal church.). The case against Christians attending a gay wedding is relatively straightforward. We can lay out the case in three premises and a conclusion. No matter what a government may sanction, the biblical definition of marriage see Gen.
If invited to a gay wedding, it is our conviction that a believer in Jesus Christ should respectfully decline and find other ways to express love, respect, and care. Return to: Questions about Life Decisions Should a Christian attend a gay wedding?. Biola Magazine Staff — December 31, Caleb Kaltenbach M. Raised in the midst of LGBT parties and pride parades, Kaltenbach became a Christian and a pastor as a young adult.
Should I attend the same-sex wedding of a family member? This is a dilemma I never dreamed I'd face, and I'm agonizing over the decision. I don't want to destroy a relationship or forfeit my opportunity to have a continuing positive influence in this person's life. At the same time, I can't help feeling that it would be wrong as a Christian to validate and celebrate what I regard as a sinful. .
How Do I Respond with Grace and Truth if I’m Invited to a Gay Wedding?. .
I think of my baptism when I consider how Christians should respond when they are invited to gay weddings. (I’ve attended one same-sex wedding so far, in an Episcopal church.). .