Why I could not attend a same-sex wedding
by Lisa Nolland, Christian Today:
Leading US evangelical pastor, Alistair Begg, has spoken into the issue of trans wedding ceremonies (and I include gay weddings) and whether practising Christians can attend in good conscience. In short, he says yes with caveats, and has placed it in a wider relational and evangelistic context.
Various heavyweights have written in response, from the brilliant Rob Gagnon to academic Carl Trueman to Christian Concern’s Paul Huxley and US pastor Kelly Williams. They dissent and base their views on sound exegetical, theological, biblical and pastoral arguments and insights, such as how attendance tacitly or overtly endorses and celebrates a ritually transgressive sexual union and how, given the content of 1 Corinthians, St Paul would never – could never – have given such advice.
Mourning, not dancing
Here, I have a slightly different focus, and to clarify, I address those holding to an orthodox view of sexual morality.
I believe that such an event ought to elicit mourning, not celebration. If we are convinced that this sexual union is sinful, how can we do otherwise? And to be sure, there are many relational aspects we would commend, but it’s essential sexual nature challenges Jesus’ own authority.
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