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2. Christian views on marriage - Wikipedia

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   Marriage is an icon (image) of the relationship between Jesus and the Church. This is somewhat akin to the Old Testament prophets' use of marriage as an analogy to describe the relationship between God and Israel. Marriage is the simplest, most basic unity of the church: a congregation where "two or three are gathered together in Jesus' name."

3. Christian courtship - Wikipedia

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   In traditional forms of Christianity, courtship follows a betrothal and concludes with the celebration of marriage. Christian art depicting the betrothal of Joseph the Carpenter and the Virgin Mary Christian courtship , also known as Biblical courtship , is the traditional Christian practice of individuals in approaching "the prospect of ...

4. Bible study (Christianity) - Wikipedia

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   In Christian communities, Bible study is the study of the Bible by people as a personal religious or spiritual practice. In many Christian traditions, Bible study, coupled with Christian prayer, is known as doing devotions or devotional acts. Many Christian churches schedule time to engage in Bible study collectively. [1]

5. The Bible and homosexuality - Wikipedia

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   The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and its traditional interpretations in Judaism and Christianity have historically affirmed and endorsed a patriarchal and heteronormative approach towards human sexuality, [5] [6] favouring exclusively penetrative vaginal intercourse between men and women within the boundaries of marriage over all other forms of human sexual activity, [5] [6] including ...

6. List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality

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   The statement "affirms marriage as a covenantal union between a man and a woman" and states "that outside of the boundaries of marriage, the Bible calls for abstinence." At the same time, the statement expresses repentance for "sinful stigmatization" of homosexual persons and encourages the expression of grace and compassion towards all who are ...

7. The Catholic Church’s Blessing of Same-Sex Couples, Explained

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   The Vatican’s newly released document addressing the blessing of same-sex couples doesn’t pave the way for gay weddings at churches or with Catholic priests as officiants.