Resources for Processing the SCOTUS Decision on Marriage?

Resources for Processing the SCOTUS Decision on Marriage

6/26/2015

Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that state-level bans on same-sex marriage are no longer legal in America. In other words, same-sex marriage is now the law of the land in the U.S.

How are evangelical Christians supposed to process this decision, and how do we move ahead? Here are four Christian sources that I'll be loosely monitoring about this specific issue, that can help us think things through. (Important note: I'm not necessarily endorsing all these sources will be saying. Read discerningly! And always remember that our final authority is the Bible.)

The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission - ERLC.com

Through his speaking and writing, Russell Moore, President of the ERLC, has helped me think more biblically (and graciously and realistically) through a number of culturally-relevant issues. This is probably the first place I'll be monitoring constantly over the next few days and weeks. Find out more about the ERLC here.

Christianity Today

A hub for "evangelical thought leaders" to have a "sense of community, coherence, and direction through thoughtful, biblical commentary on issues and through careful, caring reporting of the news" (from their FAQ page). Christianity Today will stay on top of reporting news about this issue (and many other issues of evangelical interest).

World Magazine

Another source of news from within the evangelical world. Find out more about World here.

Focus on the Family

Still a solid ministry, advocating for healthy families - they'll surely be weighing in on the SCOTUS decision and its implications. Check out Jim Daly's post from earlier today, responding to the court's ruling.

2 Comments

Bruce

6/28/2015 11:53:38 pm

I like the below link. I think we seriously need to weigh both sides of the issue. I like how you say "graciously and realistically". I've heard Pastor Steve say being gay is like anger. You have to control it like an emotion. At the same time he acknowledges some people are born different with a tendency toward being gay. I don't think the "anger" thing would fly to well if that was said publicly and the media got a hold of it. Plus I don't think it's realistic. I do think for some it's an experiment and not the right thing to do. But for others there is something genetic going on. How do we handle this as a Church? Do we exclude them? Do we say if you attend Brookside you need to remain celibate? Or do we teach them as we do other couples.... we promote a loving monogamous relationship that puts their trust in God. I’m still trying to sort this whole thing out but I do think there needs to be discussions going on. I wonder what other Brookside folks think?

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/gay-marriage-is-the-law-of-the-land-and-god-isnt-going-to-freak-out-about-it/

6/28/2015 11:58:26 pm

Tim......thanks for posting something on such a difficult subject.