Being invited to a Gay Marriage...

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Would you go?

Yes -Hoping to 'witness', after all the Lord may open a door

No- My going is a witness of my approval of open rebellion against God's Word.
 
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Gotta go with no for the same reason. I didn't attend my ex wife's wedding because I didn't aprove.
 

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Would you go?

Yes -Hoping to 'witness', after all the Lord may open a door

No- My going is a witness of my approval of open rebellion against God's Word.
I would not go. Not even at gunpoint. If you want to be a witness then do not go.
 

G4JC

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No, I can just as easily witness to lost sinners without partaking in their sins.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth)
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

- Ephesians 5:1-12
 
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MadParrotWoman

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No and I can see myself being invited to one in the not-too-distant future. Saying no might cause offense but I simply couldn't be seen to be condoning it.
 

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No and I can see myself being invited to one in the not-too-distant future. Saying no might cause offense but I simply couldn't be seen to be condoning it.
This is exactly why I'm asking, because we need to get it straight what our reply will be...for the asking is sure to come.
 
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skylove7

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Would you go?

Yes -Hoping to 'witness', after all the Lord may open a door

No- My going is a witness of my approval of open rebellion against God's Word.
Id say "Gee Im sorry...I have other plans that day Id rather do...like poking needles in my eyeballs...but thanks for the invite lol
 
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No and I can see myself being invited to one in the not-too-distant future. Saying no might cause offense but I simply couldn't be seen to be condoning it.
I totally understand. If they are your friends, they should understand.
 

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Id say "Gee Im sorry...I have other plans that day Id rather do...like poking needles in my eyeballs...but thanks for the invite lol
it'd be that painful? Yikes!!!
 
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Gr8grace

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Would you go?

Yes -Hoping to 'witness', after all the Lord may open a door

No- My going is a witness of my approval of open rebellion against God's Word.
I don't think its possible to go to a gay marriage. Marriage is for the right man and the right woman that God has provided.


A gay union is nothing more than a state sanctioned show or event. God is not involved.

I wouldn't go myself, but lots of people go to the circus.
 
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Well, I see a lot of replies stating they "want to be a witness."

Now, does that mean you want to be a witness who is heard, or one that verifies that you judge them? I'm assuming these are LGBT's that, in the ordinary course of a day, you treat well enough that they would be inviting you because they want to.

You know who I mean... ones you associate with in public, even though you know they go home, and sleep together.
 
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Seven Signs of a Falling Nation

Millions within America’s religious community are quick to proclaim their religious fervor. But among them are those leading hypocritical lives, speaking out against sexual immorality, yet secretly engaging in it. Among priests, preachers and other prominent religionists are child molesters, closeted homosexuals and serial adulterers.

Fall of Roman Empire caused by 'contagion of homosexuality'


The fall of the Roman Empire was a result of "the effeminacy of a few in Carthage, a paradise for homosexuals, who infected the many.

US Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Prof Mattei claimed that it was as the capital of Rome's North African provinces that Cartagena became a hotbed of sexual perversion, gradually influencing Rome itself, which eventually fell to barbarian tribes in 410AD.

http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/112196-lawless-reprobates-whats-real-meaning.html

http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...a-moment-coming-united-states.html?highlight=
 
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atwhatcost

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Would you go?

Yes -Hoping to 'witness', after all the Lord may open a door

No- My going is a witness of my approval of open rebellion against God's Word.
No. The purpose of people going to weddings is to witness a joyous event. I didn't go to my brother's second wedding because he was marrying his mistress after dumping his first wife. I couldn't witness something I disagreed with. But now that they're married, she is my SIL, so what's done is done with no regrets. I like her. I also like my nephews.

I would turn down an invite to a homosexual friend's wedding, but it wouldn't stop me from being friends and accepting the new partner for however long it lasts. I'm really not against sinful people. (Who's left if I were? lol) I just can't congratulate people on celebrating the sin.
 
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atwhatcost

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I don't think its possible to go to a gay marriage. Marriage is for the right man and the right woman that God has provided.


A gay union is nothing more than a state sanctioned show or event. God is not involved.

I wouldn't go myself, but lots of people go to the circus.
If it's for the right man and right woman, then how do we know which weddings we should go to? Half of marriages won't work out anyway, and that stat doesn't change if the people are Christians. (Not criticizing or being all snooty. I'm really asking.)
 

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Seven Signs of a Falling Nation

Millions within America’s religious community are quick to proclaim their religious fervor. But among them are those leading hypocritical lives, speaking out against sexual immorality, yet secretly engaging in it. Among priests, preachers and other prominent religionists are child molesters, closeted homosexuals and serial adulterers.

Fall of Roman Empire caused by 'contagion of homosexuality'


The fall of the Roman Empire was a result of "the effeminacy of a few in Carthage, a paradise for homosexuals, who infected the many.

US Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Prof Mattei claimed that it was as the capital of Rome's North African provinces that Cartagena became a hotbed of sexual perversion, gradually influencing Rome itself, which eventually fell to barbarian tribes in 410AD.

http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/112196-lawless-reprobates-whats-real-meaning.html

http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...a-moment-coming-united-states.html?highlight=
How does this come close to answering the OP?
 

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No. The purpose of people going to weddings is to witness a joyous event. I didn't go to my brother's second wedding because he was marrying his mistress after dumping his first wife. I couldn't witness something I disagreed with. But now that they're married, she is my SIL, so what's done is done with no regrets. I like her. I also like my nephews.

I would turn down an invite to a homosexual friend's wedding, but it wouldn't stop me from being friends and accepting the new partner for however long it lasts. I'm really not against sinful people. (Who's left if I were? lol) I just can't congratulate people on celebrating the sin.
I didn't attend my brother's second wedding due to work commitments. I told him that I would attend his third wedding and he was OK with that. 10 years later I kept my promise.
 
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VioletReigns

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When I think about what Jesus would do, I think of when He went to sinners' houses to eat dinner... and He did turn water into wine at a wedding (the scripture doesn't say the bride & groom were godly people)... Jesus fellowshipped with the Samaritan woman at the well... He let a known prostitute kiss and wash His feet... I believe the lost and sick and messed up people sought Jesus out and followed Him because He didn't make them feel rejected. He gave them real hope because He had a reputation of godliness and yet expressed love and mercy and true friendship to them.

Also, when I was lost in sin and living like the world, a young Christian woman befriended me like I was her sister. It wasn't long before I came to Christ because of her real relationship with Jesus.
 
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Miri

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This is a question I have often asked myself as I have a cousin who is gay.
you know he would make a brilliant Christian and puts many Christians to shame.
He is generous to a fault and would do anything for anyone.

But he knows I am a Christian and if the situation ever came up, I really dont
think he would invite me.

It never has so far but if it ever did, I would have to say no. But I think he would
understand.

If people know you are a Christian then it should not be an issue. It might be a problem
if they don't know you are a Christian. But then if people don't realise you are a
Christian maybe you have a problem.
 

JesusLives

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My daughter, who is not a church goer (soliciting prayers for her salvation), she was invited to her bosses gay marriage. She said no. Her first reason is she has gotten to know or get acquainted with his male intended and she had already expressed to her boss that she thought it was not a person that would be good for him to marry. Her second reason is that she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.

Her boss begged her to go and she continued to say no and did not attend. He did get married and it is not a match now complaining or trying to complain to my daughter who tells him she does not want to hear it. They still do work together and if he ever gets divorced I'm sure my daughter will say to him at that point....I told you so.....
 

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When I think about what Jesus would do, I think of when He went to sinners' houses to eat dinner... and He did turn water into wine at a wedding (the scripture doesn't say the bride & groom were godly people)... Jesus fellowshipped with the Samaritan woman at the well... He let a known prostitute kiss and wash His feet... I believe the lost and sick and messed up people sought Jesus out and followed Him because He didn't make them feel rejected. He gave them real hope because He had a reputation of godliness and yet expressed love and mercy and true friendship to them.

Also, when I was lost in sin and living like the world, a young Christian woman befriended me like I was her sister. It wasn't long before I came to Christ because of her real relationship with Jesus.
But did Jesus go to sinners to witness their sin or to witness His Life?