say for example your pagan brother was getting married and was having a legally binding traditional handfasting ceremony rather than a christian wedding. or what if your sister was gay and marrying her companion in a legally binding wedding?
would you attend and be supportive? why or why not?
2007-11-02 00:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, because marriage is an institution that was mandated by God as we read the creation account in Genesis 1 and 2. This mandation involves all people of all cultures. And, lo and behold, even today, for the most part, every culture and nation do still observe this institution, and most also see it as sacred in some manner.
So, I would attend and support it, for sure! What a fantastic time to highlight the goodness of God in the participation of this rite with others! And, if I was a pastor, I would even marry foks from a different religion, or even no religion, if they'd ask me to. Why not? Again, what a great opportunity to focus not on such a wonderful time for the bride and groom, but also God's goodness.
But, again, concerning those in a union of the same sex, the Genesis account reveals clearly that God has not mandated such a union, just as He hasn't polygamous, nor intergenerational (pedophilic) unions. But, out of respect for them and their families and friends, I would want to go to their reception. This rite is exclusively made for one man and one woman, and the world throughout all cultures at all times, is corroborative evidence that this is the case. (I believe that civil unions (non-sacred) are much more appropriate for a same sex couple.) It is only in the western cultures that this is now changing, may I say for as far as we know for the first time as a western hemispheric phenomenon. This is a social experiment, for sure, but against what we know to be the Judeo-Christian ethic, as well as cross-cultural wisdom throughout the millenia of years that human civilzation has existed. That is quite a risk, wouldn't you say, no matter what side of the issue you are on?
2007-11-03 09:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Tom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Charity begins at home. If a family member is wedding and the wedding ceremony itself is not making me comprise my walk with God, then I would attend in order to support and encourage.
As to gay marriages, the Bible is very clear on the issue of homosexuals regardless whether the governments make it law or not. I would certainly not take part in a gay marriage, family or no family, because taking part means that you are accepting what is being done. Sometimes being a christian means that you cannot always make your family happy, I've been there, and trust me God always comes through if you stand your ground for Him. Look at good examples of Daniel in the lion's den and Joseph with his brothers.
If my walk with God is a matter of life and death, then it should be quite clear. The Bible says, choose today whom you will serve, the world or God.
2007-11-02 08:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by Binahl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so, and I am only basing that on an experience with my father when my bro got married. My father is catholic, and we were raised that way, and he is also completely ignorant of other faiths. So my bro was getting married in his wife's church and they were Protestant or Lutheran, or something or other. My dad wasn't sure about going and actually asked, "well, do they believe in god at least?"
Soooo, that is the kind of thing you deal with on one level, and he is in no way even close to being a fundie; just doesn't know and doesn't care about how others operate.
2007-11-02 08:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mikey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would attend and be supportive
I am christian but I believe you cannot force religion on someone
If God wants them to believe He will find a way if that is through u or not.
2007-11-02 07:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope
2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2007-11-02 07:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Of one man and one woman
Sure
2007-11-02 07:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by kenny p 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋