Answer:

While the Bible does address homosexuality, it does not explicitly mention gay marriage/same-sex marriage. It is clear, however, that the Bible condemns homosexuality as an immoral and unnatural sin. Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin. Romans 1:26-27 declares homosexual desires and actions to be shameful, unnatural, lustful, and indecent. First Corinthians 6:9 states that homosexuals are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God. 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, Genesis 2:24, 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 woman. Biblically speaking, marriage is the lifetime union of a man and a woman, primarily for the purpose of building a family and providing a stable environment for that family.

The Bible alone, however, does not have to be used to demonstrate this understanding of marriage. The biblical viewpoint of marriage has been the universal understanding of marriage in every human civilization in world history. History argues against gay marriage. Modern secular psychology recognizes that men and women are psychologically and emotionally designed to complement one another. In regard to the family, psychologists contend that a union between a man and woman in which both spouses serve as good gender role models is the best environment in which to raise well-adjusted children. Psychology argues against gay marriage. In nature/physicality, clearly, men and women were designed to “fit” together sexually. With the “natural” purpose of sexual intercourse being procreation, clearly only a sexual relationship between a man and a woman can fulfill this purpose. Nature argues against gay marriage.

So, if the Bible, history, psychology, and nature all argue for marriage being between a man and a woman—why is there such a controversy today? Why are those who are opposed to gay marriage/same-sex marriage labeled as hateful, intolerant bigots, no matter how respectfully the opposition is presented? Why is the gay rights movement so aggressively pushing for gay marriage/same-sex marriage when most people, religious and non-religious, are supportive of—or at least far less opposed to—gay couples having all the same legal rights as married couples with some form of civil union?

The answer, according to the Bible, is that everyone inherently knows that homosexuality is immoral and unnatural, and the only way to suppress this inherent knowledge is by normalizing homosexuality and attacking any and all opposition to it. The best way to normalize homosexuality is by placing gay marriage/same-sex marriage on an equal plane with traditional opposite-gender marriage. Romans 1:18-32 illustrates this. The truth is known because God has made it plain. The truth is rejected and replaced with a lie. The lie is then promoted and the truth suppressed and attacked. The vehemence and anger expressed by many in the gay rights movement to any who oppose them is, in fact, an indication that they know their position is indefensible. Trying to overcome a weak position by raising your voice is the oldest trick in the debating book. There is perhaps no more accurate description of the modern gay rights agenda than Romans 1:31, “they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless.”

To give sanction to gay marriage/same-sex marriage would be to give approval to the homosexual lifestyle, which the Bible clearly and consistently condemns as sinful. Christians should stand firmly against the idea of gay marriage/same-sex marriage. Further, there are strong and logical arguments against gay marriage/same-sex marriage from contexts completely separated from the Bible. One does not have to be an evangelical Christian to recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman.

According to the Bible, marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:21-24; Matthew 19:4-6). Gay marriage/same-sex marriage is a perversion of the institution of marriage and an offense to the God who created marriage. As Christians, we are not to condone or ignore sin. Rather, we are to share the love of God and the forgiveness of sins that is available to all, including homosexuals, through Jesus Christ. We are to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and contend for truth with “gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). As Christians, when we make a stand for truth and the result is personal attacks, insults, and persecution, we should remember the words of Jesus: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you” (John 15:18-19).

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OLAADEGBU:
Question: "What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?"

OLAADEGBU:


Question: "What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?"

nynbrada:


Op you are 100% on point. Some of d poster under me can rant as much as they want, u can't really blame them seeing dat the devil has blinded their hearts n mind. What else can one do than pray 4 them to b freed 4rm d power of darkness dat has held them captives n in bondage.

Kenchosen:


America is Doom. Gods judgements is upon America.911 is just a small thing. what is coming next will shake the world and put it to a stand still and weep for Americans

ifeness:
Whether you accept gay people or not,you children and future generation will accept and love them like the human being they are. If possible some of your future generation will be happily gay. The Bible can blab all it want,it cannot turn back the hands of time.

krattoss:
phuck ur religion and ur novel...


Just look at america/americans...then look at urself and enviroment, talk true who resemble devil and which place resemble hell?

Hiploko:
This OP works for the media arm of the gay movement. Must all ur topics be about gay? The more we write about this the more popular it becomes. The devil is fully aware of this trick and he is using his agents even on nairaland. Let's us stop discussing this disgusting thing. It WON'T work in Nigeria. Shey those involved in bestiality are seeking for rights too.. God forgive humans...*arrggghhh*

ifeness:


Whether you accept gay people or not,you children and future generation will accept and love them like the human being they are. If possible some of your future generation will be happily gay. The Bible can blab all it want,it cannot turn back the hands of time.

NervousErection:


You stup.id christians need go back to your drawing board and decide if you're going either use only the NT or both OT and NT.

krattoss:


phuck ur religion and ur novel...


Just look at america/americans...then look at urself and enviroment, talk true who resemble devil and which place resemble hell?

OLAADEGBU:


As you can see, they cannot gainsay the fact that the OP has hit the bullseye. We can only pray that the Lord will deliver and save as many that has been trapped in this abominable sin.

Blossom023:


ND u have to be rude to prove your point... Why you all atheist clicking on every Christian forum nd still say there is no God? Y'all just either lazy or foolish.

Hiploko:


The more we write about this the more popular it becomes. The devil is fully aware of this trick and he is using his agents even on nairaland. Let's us stop discussing this disgusting thing. It WON'T work in Nigeria. Shey those involved in bestiality are seeking for rights too.. God forgive humans...*arrggghhh*

nynbrada:



My brother in the Lord, the good Lord that we serve definitely will.

For i know and trust HE whom i have believed. He just didn't shed the blood of his son for the redemption of mankind for nothing. He is always going to reap the full dividend of it in full measure, wether the devil likes it or not.

And remember, we that are committed to this cause of his are his battle axe, and he is the one that is at work in us both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Remain blessed my brother.

Eddlad:


What really are you gunning at?

OLAADEGBU:


Question: "What does the Bible say about gay marriage / same sex marriage?"

Eddlad:


Are u are Christian, do you read the bible? Do you know the bible already prophesied about this?
Read my response to 'ifeness' after go and read tour scriptures you lack wisdom.

nynbrada:


Op you are 100% on point. Some of d poster under me can rant as much as they want, u can't really blame them seeing dat the devil has blinded their hearts n mind. What else can one do than pray 4 them to b freed 4rm d power of darkness dat has held them captives n in bondage.