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Same-sex marriage has highlighted high-profile relationships between theology, church, state, and society. In June 2015 the Supreme Court issued its Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which ruled that states must allow same-sex couples to marry. A Pew Forum poll before the decision found that most Americans (57%) thought same-sex marriage should be legal, but less than a third of evangelicals agreed. Many are now asking questions about the difference between civil and religious marriage, the place of religious dissent on same-sex marriage, and pastoral care.
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Ruling says district’s refusal to allow students to skip lessons violates free exercise protections.
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While support for legal marriage for same-sex couples ticks up, evangelical pastors and weekly churchgoers remain holdouts.
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Resolutions call for stronger government regulations on social issues.
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Some at the evangelical institution wanted to allow same-sex relationships, but trustees voted to maintain “historic theological understanding.”
Pastors prioritize personal relationships and talking directly with LGBTQ people who show up at their churches.
Analyzing the appeal of John Mark Comer and Jordan Peterson—and much more from the year in books.
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As the issue continues to divide the Church of England, Justin Welby spoke on a popular podcast about how his views have “evolved.”
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As it brings in churches from mainline and conservative Presbyterian denominations, the EPC feels the tension in compromise.
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Congregations that don’t comply with its traditional stance have a year to enter a process of discipline and restoration.
Evangelicals tend to assume our sexual ethic is deeply unpopular. But the wind may be shifting as thought leaders increasingly declare Christianity a cultural asset.