God then created Eve as Adam's partner, his completer, and blessed their union. 9 Jesus underscored the importance and sacredness of marriage in His own teachings. The apostle Paul taught that the marital relationship is to be an ongoing demonstration of the sacrificial love that Christ showed His church. In contrast, the Bible clearly proscribes any form of homosexual behavior as sinful. As such, it is not and cannot be the basis for a sacred marriage relationship.
Marriage is unquestionably good for individuals and society.
It deserves respect and protection. Any efforts to redefine marriage destroy the institution. Thus we oppose any government recognition or endorsement of marriage counterfeits, including same-sex unions. Family Research Council Insight , February 18, 2000. 5 See D. Blankenhorn, Fatherless America .