Homosexuality argument: Isn't demanding adherence to traditional marriage inconsistent with the history of the church?
History testifies that heresy precedes orthodoxy in formal assertion. Every ancient creed was written in response to heretical teachings. In other words, theological controversies forced the church to state clearly its convictions on pressing issues. Thus, the fact that marriage was never addressed by any of the
ancient creeds or confessions demonstrates that it never needed to be addressed because it was never a matter of controversy. Creeds are contextual documents-theological responses to sub-orthodox teachings situated in a specific time and context. Errors are not corrected until after they arise.
That no one ever questioned the biblical and traditional understanding of marriage as the covenant union of a man and a woman explains why the church never addressed the issue of marriage in a creedal or confessional format. The church did not call councils to address problems that did not exist. Homosexuality has always been considered a gross sin.
ancient creeds or confessions demonstrates that it never needed to be addressed because it was never a matter of controversy. Creeds are contextual documents-theological responses to sub-orthodox teachings situated in a specific time and context. Errors are not corrected until after they arise.
That no one ever questioned the biblical and traditional understanding of marriage as the covenant union of a man and a woman explains why the church never addressed the issue of marriage in a creedal or confessional format. The church did not call councils to address problems that did not exist. Homosexuality has always been considered a gross sin.
