Without Excuse: Apologetics Blog

Marriage is a holy covenant, designed by God, between a man and a women. The primary purpose of marriage is for the conception and rearing of children. People who marry may choose to not have children, but it still does not negate the purpose of marriage. Anything outside of God's design for marriage and sexuality is a perversion since it perverts God's design. Christian's views in regards to sexuality are concurrent with natural law. It can be objectivity stated that a man's body is sexually designed for a female's body, and the primary purpose of sex is procreation. We were created in the image of God and given the gift to create other's in His image. This is God's design. Today, however, marriage has become redefined and watered down to include same sex marriage. The ease and acceptance of divorce along with the decline of Judaeo-Christian ethics and acceptance of pagan philosophies and practices have helped to pave the way. It is what I like to ca...

What is the Christian perspective? Why do Christians oppose homosexuality and believe it a sin? The answer to these questions requires an understanding of the Christian perspective on the matter. It should first be established what sin is. Sin can be defined as anything that is contrary to the will of God. With that in mind, Christians believe that the word of God, as expressed in the Bible, is the authoritative will of God. In the beginning of the Book of Genesis God created Adam in His image, and later Eve. He then gives the very first command to mankind: “be fruitful and multiply” (Gen 1:28). Sex then was created for procreation. We were given the unique ability to create other beings in the image of God. So special and unique is this gift that not even the angels in heaven possess it. Herein lies the will of God. The model and design of God is for one man and one woman to come together in holy matrimony, creating a new family of their own. This is repeated ...