I'm not convinced the state needs to be involved. "Marriage" should a function of a church. (The state can perform civil unions). So if a church wants to allow same-sex marriage, why does the state get to impose its definition?
So, to answer your question John, if the state allows gay marriage, I actually believe a church that also condones and performs gay marriages would develop a stronger, more devoted congregation of people who share the same values. It could be the Catholic church's loss, but there's no reason why other churches would not benefit from reflecting the values of its congregation and recognizing that all its members have a right to marry.
Another upside, WorldNetDaily would stop spamming to those congregations.
Re: How Will Legalizing Gay Marriage Affect the Church?
I'm not convinced the state needs to be involved. "Marriage" should a function of a church. (The state can perform civil unions). So if a church wants to allow same-sex marriage, why does the state get to impose its definition?
So, to answer your question John, if the state allows gay marriage, I actually believe a church that also condones and performs gay marriages would develop a stronger, more devoted congregation of people who share the same values. It could be the Catholic church's loss, but there's no reason why other churches would not benefit from reflecting the values of its congregation and recognizing that all its members have a right to marry.
Another upside, WorldNetDaily would stop spamming to those congregations.