Southern Baptist Convention resolution calls for overturning gay marriage ruling
The Southern Baptist Convention recently adopted a resolution that includes a call for the overturning of the Supreme Court’s 2015 gay marriage ruling. The resolution, titled “On Restoring Moral Clarity through God’s Design for Gender, Marriage, and the Family,” specifically targets laws and court rulings that defy what is perceived as God’s design for marriage and family.
The resolution covers a wide range of issues, advocating for laws that affirm marriage between one man and one woman, recognize the biological distinction between male and female, protect children from sexual predation, strengthen parental rights in education and healthcare, promote family formation in positive ways, and ensure fairness in athletic competition.
In addition to the focus on marriage and family, the resolution also calls for the defunding of Planned Parenthood and redirecting public funds towards healthcare providers that align with pro-life principles.
The resolution comes just ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark gay marriage decision. Despite the challenges posed by changing cultural attitudes, the resolutions committee chair, Dr. Andrew Walker, emphasized the importance of standing firm on these issues. He acknowledged that there may be reluctance, even within conservative circles, to defend traditional marriage values, but stressed the significance of sending a message that Southern Baptists remain committed to these beliefs.
Dr. Walker expressed hope that the resolution would serve as an encouragement to other conservative-minded evangelicals. The resolution reflects the Southern Baptist Convention’s stance on key social issues and seeks to uphold traditional values in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
The author of this article, Alex Nitzberg, is a writer for Fox News Digital. His reporting provides insight into the Southern Baptist Convention’s position on these important social issues and the rationale behind their resolutions.
