Hillsong Church senior pastor Brian Houston has expressed his opposition to legalizing gay marriage ahead of a key vote in Australia. Houston said he retained the traditional biblical teaching that "marriage is between a man and a woman', and warned of "wide-ranging ramifications" if the definition of marriage is changed under the law.
"The writings of the apostle Paul in Scripture on the subject of homosexuality are also clear, as I have mentioned in previous public statements," Houston writes. However, he also warns against bigotry. "Some of those advocating for change to the definition of marriage have confused faith convictions with bigotry however they must understand that Christian – and other religious – beliefs are extremely important to those who hold them and in fact are vital to a tolerant and free society," he continues.
"As a Christian pastor, I will always teach and preach according to Scripture and my personal convictions, but I cannot make other people’s choices for them. God created humanity with a free will, and I care about all people including those who believe differently to me."
"Hillsong Church already functions well and without impediment in other parts of the world where same sex marriage is legal, and as long as we are not forced through legislation to compromise our biblical convictions, we can quite comfortably continue to function whatever the outcome."
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