“The Marriage Amendment”

Main Scripture - Matthew 19:4-6

Current Amendment:

Article I. Bill of Rights

Section 15-A. Marriage

That only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.

The proposed amendment would change it to read:

That marriage is one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not deny the issuance of a marriage license to two adult persons seeking a lawful marriage on the basis of the sex, gender, or race of such persons. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall recognize any lawful marriage between two adult persons and treat such marriages equally under the law, regardless of the sex, gender, or race of such persons.

Marriage Is the Foundation of Society

• Matthew 19:4-6

• Romans 13:1-4

• Isaiah 5:20

God Designed Marriage Between a Man and a Woman

• Matthew 19:4-6

• Genesis 1:26-28

• Deuteronomy 22:5

• Leviticus 20:13

• Romans 1:26-27

• 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

The Church Must Advocate for God’s Design

• Genesis 1:31

• Genesis 2:24

• Ephesians 5:31-32

Application Points:

• Be vocal and active in conserving God’s created order

• Love your neighbor by promoting God’s designs

• Inform others that “gender” is binary by design

• Pay attention to deceptive terminology

• Vote “NO”