Which churches support same-sex marriage?

Answer 1

Most Christian denominations accept homosexuality, but will not accept physical homosexual relations (or "gay sex"). Most Christian denominations will not allow gay marriage in the Church because the rule of thumb is that a Christian marriage is supposed to be completed by sex, which many Christians do not believe should happen in a "gay" relationship.

However, some Christians will say that a gay marriage between Christians is as Christian as any other marriage, myself included. An example of a Christian denomination which accepts gay relationships and relations are Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends), however I am unclear on their views of gay marriage.

Another Answer:

First of all 'gay marriage' does not exist. By definition marriage is the union of a male and female. So whatever the union of two gay people is, in the same way that a man cannot give birth, this sort of union cannot be called a 'marriage'.

In law in many countries there IS a provision of a civil partnership where two gay people make a commitment to each other and are recognised in law to be legal partners with the same legal rights as married couples.

Civil partnerships are a relatively new phenomenon, considering homosexuality was even illegal only 50 years ago in the UK. In the Christian Church, the liturgy for weddings has no real provision for civil partnerships. Therefore gay 'weddings' cannot take place as yet.

However, in some denominations a service of blessing canbe offered after a civil partnership so that a gay couple who profess their love for each other can celebrate it both legally and in the presence of God.

There are some more exclusive denominations (such as the Roman Catholics and some Protestant denominations) which do not accept homosexuality and therefore do not offer any form of 'blessing'. The Anglican Church, however, is in a different position. Anglicanism represents a very broad Church from charismatic evangelicals to high-church AngloCatholics. Many churches within Anglicanism have differing views on homosexuality. Therefore the Archbishop of Canterbury recently advised strongly against gay blesings in church for the time being to maintain unity within the church between those who agree with gay blessings and those who don't. However, after much prayer and discussion it is sincerely hoped that one day gay blessings will become acceptable as traditional wedding services.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, the conservative wings of all religions base their moral teachings on their faith group's historical teachings and their interpretation of their holy books. They generally oppose same-sex marriage strongly as a threat to opposite-sex marriage.

Generally, speaking, the liberal wings of religions base their moral teachings on their interpretation of their holy books, personal experience and the findings of science. They generally promote same-sex marriage as a human right.

So, in North America, the Catholic Church, Orthodox churches, Orthodox Jewish traditions, Muslims and other conservative faith groups oppose same-sex marriage. Secularists, Humanists, Unitarian Universalists, the United Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a substantial part of the Episcopal Church (USA), support SSM. Meanwhile, the mainline faith groups are deeply divided with younger members favoring SSM and older members opposing it.

Answer 3

Christianity is split on the issue. Some denominations, including major ones, do permit same-sex marriage - - others do not. Evangelical churches and the Roman Catholic church are united in their opposition to same-sex marriage. Other denominations, including some Lutherans, some Episcopalians, Quakers, some Mennonites, Unitarian Universalists and many independent churches, especially in urban areas with large gay communities, welcome same-sex couples and honor their marriages. See the related question below for links to questions on specific denominations.

Answer 4

These are some Christian denominations that currently accept same-sex marriage:

1. Anglican Church of Canada
2. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3. Church of Denmark
4. Church of Norway
5. Church of Sweden
6. Episcopal Church of the United States
7. Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia
8. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
9. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
10. Icelandic Church
11. Metropolitan Community Church
12. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
13. Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau
14. Protestant Church in the Netherlands
15. Quakers
16. Unitarian Universalists
17. United Church of Christ
18. United Church of Canada
19. United Protestant Church in Belgium
20. United Protestant Church of France

Answer 5

Yes. These are some Christian denominations that currently accept same-sex marriage:

1. Anglican Church of Canada
2. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3. Church of Denmark
4. Church of Norway
5. Church of Sweden
6. Episcopal Church of the United States
7. Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper Lusatia
8. Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
9. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
10. Icelandic Church
11. Metropolitan Community Church
12. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
13. Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau
14. Protestant Church in the Netherlands
15. Quakers
16. Unitarian Universalists
17. United Church of Christ
18. United Church of Canada
19. United Protestant Church in Belgium
20. United Protestant Church of France

Answer 6

Yes, many smaller 'daughter' churches have recently followed societal relaxations of the marriage covenant in their church/civil laws. However, the Law of God which He gave the marriage bond to mankind as one man and one woman to take part in the 'creating' of His new family of sons and daughters (see 2 Corinthians 6:18) and to learn oneness as the Father and Son are one. It is still practiced by the majority of Christianity.