1 same-sex couple has been issued a marriage license and 7 same-sex couples have had their civil unions converted to marriages in Christian County as of July 9, 2014.

Some churches permit same-sex marriages to be conducted, but these are few. Some churches that allow gay clergy permit them to be in same-sex marriages. Some churches permit special blessing ceremonies for already married same-sex couples. Some churches permit gay people to join, but do not recognize their relationships. Some churches spend time, effort and money to influence legislatures to ban same-sex marriage. Some churches permit gay people to join, but attempt to convert them to heterosexuals and assist them in marrying members of the opposite sex. Some churches shun gays and lesbians, ban then from joining and expel them when they are discovered. There is even one church that devotes all of their ministry to traveling around the country and protesting against gays and same-sex marriage.

same-sex marriage is not recognized by any of the Orthodox churches and it is viewed as a sinful non-christian behavior. The inherent nature of a person to be gay is not recognized by the church.

No. Alaska currently does not recognize or perform same-sex civil unions.

No. Same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships are not legally recognized in Vanuatu.