Same-sex marriage divide: U.S. Supreme Court Rules

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE and CHRISTIAN DIVERSITY

U.S. Supreme Court finds
same-sex couples have
a constitutional right to marry
Friday 26 June 2015
(Wall Street Journal).

Most people in the U.S. identify as Christian.

Most people in the U.S. support same-sex marriage.

Christians have been outspoken about same-sex marriage in recent years. Although most Christian churches officially support only marriages between one man and one woman, some churches have come out in support of same-sex marriage.

A few Christian leaders recently made news when they announced support of same-sex marriage.

The arguments provided by Christians include explanations of Bible passages and moral arguments. I take a look at the arguments opposing and supporting same-sex marriage in two posts.

If you want details, see the links provided in the posts. Click the links below to see several of the main arguments.

Arguments SUPPORTING same sex marriage

Arguments OPPOSING same-sex marriage.

Text link to the arguments of the U.S. Supreme Court

Religious liberty and the U.S. Supreme Court Decision

U.S. Evangelical Leaders Respond to SCOTUS Ruling

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