More on Same-Sex Marriage

Here is an example of the kind of argument I was speaking of here. I suggest you read both, in reverse order, then come back.

Ms. Gallagher rightly points out that the marriage issue is very important in American culture and politics. Hetero marriage should be defended by presidential candidates because longstanding traditions value it, and because of the alternative’s negative impact on the family economically and structurally. Furthermore, opponents (or non-committers) risk alienating Americans who hold to a Judeo-Christian ethic. 

I do not object to the article. I am simply using it as an example of how some Christians try to debate. It’s a fine argument. It’s just not a Christian argument.

Let me expand a bit. A Christian argument centers on and derives from Christ. He is King, Lord, and Law-giver. We bow the knee to Him and Him alone. There really is no Judeo in the Christian ethic, just Jesus. The reason why marriage must be between a man and a woman is because it was created by God to be a picture of Christ and the Church. Notice, that I did not stop after the word “God.” We shouldn’t argue merely according to the command of God, but according to the purpose of God. Everything, including marriage, was created for Christ. 

If I were an unbeliever who wanted to oppose Ms. Gallagher, all I would have to do is argue that traditions change (so get over it), and find survey data showing that same-sex parents are actually better for our kids. Which brings up the most obvious question—Who gets to define better? Traditionalists? Government? Conservatives? And on what basis? This kind of argument is built on shifting sand.

Christians have an answer, the answer: Christ determines our ethics. All nations are under His jurisdiction. His followers need to let them know that.

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