Opposition to same-
The Free Church Continuing has condemned plans by the Scottish and UK Governments to legalise gay marriage.
A church spokesman said the consultations have “unjustly” disregard the opinion of
those opposed to same-
“ Such an attitude can only create public resentment and disenchantment with the political process, which is unhealthy in a democracy.”
The church said: “In the end it is the Bible – not a popular or parliamentary vote
– that decides what is right and what is wrong in moral matters. According to the
Bible same-
“The false tolerance which is shown towards homosexuality is not confined to government
but is sadly found within the church. This fact is highlighted by the situation in
the Church of Scotland which for some years has been wrestling with the question
of whether to ordain persons in same-
“To us it is astounding that a Christian church should need to spend any time on this matter when the teaching of Scripture is so clear.”
He added: “The legislation proposed for Scotland will permit churches to opt in to
conducting same-
“Yet no form of ceremony or degree of commitment can create a marriage if the union
which results is one which God forbids in His Word. Same-
“We call upon church and state to return to the Scriptures as the supreme authority in all matters of belief and behaviour.”