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Conservative Friends have differing theological stances on homosexuality. Ohio Yearly Meeting of Conservative Friends defines marriage as between one man and one woman; it does not sanction same-sex unions, or accept sexual relationships outside of marriage. [143] The other two Conservative yearly meetings do accept same-sex marriage. [144] [145]
Marriage is an icon (image) of the relationship between Jesus and the Church. This is somewhat akin to the Old Testament prophets' use of marriage as an analogy to describe the relationship between God and Israel. Marriage is the simplest, most basic unity of the church: a congregation where "two or three are gathered together in Jesus' name."
The vast majority of Baptist denominations around the world hold a conservative view on homosexuality, [5] like those gathered in the Baptist World Alliance. [6] They only support sexuality in marriage between a man and a woman, but show sympathy and respect towards LGBT people. [7]
One big takeaway of a just published study — same-sex couples will do everything possible to keep political shifts from interfering with the lives they've built.
The conference does not govern the doctrine of its constituent churches, but it does occasionally produce position papers stating the denomination's view on various issues. These include statements on biblical marriage , the ministerial standing of women , racial reconciliation , the charismatic movement , homosexuality , abortion and euthanasia .
A conservative group filed an amicus brief in a case on gender-affirming health care currently before the high court. Conservative Lawmakers Repeatedly Cite The Bible In Supreme Court Filing Skip ...
The history of Christianity and homosexuality has been much debated. [2] The Hebrew Bible and its traditional interpretations in Judaism and Christianity have historically affirmed and endorsed a patriarchal and heteronormative approach towards human sexuality; [3] [4] throughout the majority of Christian history, most Christian theologians and denominations have considered homosexual behavior ...
Conservative politicians and commentators, along with some religious and social groups, say unilateral divorce degrades the American family unit and adversely affects men, children, and the economy.