Christian Worldview Concepts

A Case Against Gay Marriage

A Lost Cause?

Many Christians are tempted to give up any resistance to the homosexual onslaught because it seems like a lost cause. When we consider the fact that a majority of those who work in the mass media are in favor of gay marriage or same sex "domestic unions," favor employer benefits for same sex unions, and make every attempt to silence those who oppose their position, it can appear to be a lost cause. Even among Christian college students there seems to be widespread support for homosexual marriage. Pollster George Barna's research published in November 2003, revealed that over 40 percent believe that two committed homosexuals should be allowed to legally marry.

Baylor University, a Southern Baptist school, saw their campus newspaper publish an editorial in favor of homosexual marriage. In an editorial in the Lariat, the editors said, "Like many heterosexual couples, many gay couples share deep bonds of love, some so strong they've persevered years of discrimination for their choice to co-habitate with and date one another. Just as it isn't fair to discriminate against someone for their skin color, heritage or religious beliefs, it isn't fair to discriminate against someone for their sexual orientation. Shouldn't gay couples be allowed to enjoy the benefits and happiness of marriage, too?" Evidently, these editors have not read a Bible recently. The University's administration denounced the editorial but has not disciplined the editors.

Despite the backing of Hollywood and much of the national press corps, Americans are largely opposed to homosexual marriage. In August 2003, an Associated Press poll found that 52 percent favor a law banning gay marriage. A Pew Research study released in October 2003 reported 59 percent opposed gay marriage, up from 49 percent in an earlier study. Even the New York Times/CBS poll, conducted in December 2003, found that 61 percent were opposed to gay marriage.

In short, Christians should not be so quick to give up. Much of the American population is with us on this topic, regardless of what the press tries to tell us. Despite decades of relentless propaganda in television programming, film, music and news coverage portraying homosexuality positively, Americans still have not accepted homosexuality as a normal behavior. Therefore, Christians should be all the more vigilant and confident in opposing attempts to mainstream it.