same-sex marriage

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill that codifies same-sex marriage into federal law but that critics say threatens religious freedom in spite of a religious liberty amendment that was added to gain support.

On Wednesday, a dozen GOP Senators voted alongside Democrats to advance a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into federal law.

The U.S. Senate has delayed a vote on a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into law until after the 2022 midterm elections in November.

Anglican Communion leaders have decided they will not consider a measure that would reaffirm the biblical definition of marriage as between one man and one woman.

A coalition of over 80 Christian and faith-based groups is urging senators to oppose a bill affirming same-sex marriage legalization, calling the legislation an "attack" on people of faith.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives proposed the wrongly named “Respect for Marriage Act.” If it passes the Senate, this bill will result in a further stage of the legal evolution of marriage.

According to NBC News, Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) plans a vote on the misleadingly named “Respect for Marriage Act” as soon as the next two weeks. While the name sounds as if the bill affirms and supports marriage, in reality it would redefine it, finally and from the federal legislature, in law. This bill would firmly root marriage in the United States in nothing more than abstract desires, redefining it from the institution that offered a bedrock for civilization to thrive, by reflecting the biological realities of who men and women are and serving the needs and best interest of children through the legal recognition of mothers and fathers.

An ordained minister in the United Kingdom is suing her longtime employer for firing her over her views on biblical marriage, which she touted during her run for mayor earlier this year.

Demonstrating movement in the Republican Party on the issue, 47 GOP House members joined with 220 Democrats Tuesday to pass a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into law and define marriage as between “2 individuals,” not only a husband and a wife.

"It will sadden us if these churches and clergy discern to withdraw. However, we will send them forth with our blessing to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world," she continued.