Obergefell v. Hodges
In its writ of certiorari granting review, the Court framed the issues to be whether same-sex marriage is constitutionally required under the Fourteenth Amendment and, if not, whether states under Article IV have to recognize same-sex marriages performed in states where it is legal. It did not frame any First Amendment issues. In light of the two recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage, questions have arisen as to the impact for churches and pastors. For instance, some are wondering if they will be exposed to liability for refusing to marry a same-sex couple if their church happens to be located in one of the 13 states currently allowing such marriages. 
Exploring the church
In Studies 1 and 2, we discovered that the relationship between religiosity and opposition to same-sex marriage was mediated by explicit sexual prejudice. In Study 3, we saw that the mediating effect of sexual prejudice was linked to political conservatism. The mission of Issues in Perspective is to provide thoughtful, historical and biblically-centered perspectives on current ethical and cultural issues. Within the Christian church, broadly speaking, the LGBTQIA movement and the growth of same-sex marriages have caused controversy, division and divisiveness.
I Left My Church—And Found Christianity
The accommodation of the church to same-sex marriage or “blessing” such relationships is nothing short of staggering. How is it that what was once unthinkable, became debatable and is now acceptable?. Obergefell v. Hodges , U. 
Same
The journey toward marriage equality in the United States illustrates the complex interplay between state and federal powers, judicial interpretation, and societal change. From the Defense of Marriage Act in to the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in , the path to same-sex marriage rights has been marked by significant legal challenges [ ]. The journey toward marriage equality in the United States illustrates the complex interplay between state and federal powers, judicial interpretation, and societal change. Hodges in , the path to same-sex marriage rights has been marked by significant legal challenges and shifting public opinions.
Constitution and Same
If the state recognized sinful unions as marriages, critics feared that not only would homosexuality be normalized, but faith traditions rejecting same-sex marriage would be demonized. Yet, even at the outset of the marriage equality narrative, other religious intellectuals and ministers, priests, and rabbis were supportive. Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 
In Defense of Tradition
In light of the two recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage, questions have arisen as to the impact for churches and pastors. For instance, some are wondering if they will be exposed to liability for refusing to marry a same-sex couple if their church happens to be located in one of the 13 states currently allowing such marriages. Those states include California, Connecticut. .
American Religion and the Marriage Debate
I heard sermons describing a future where our Church would be dismantled because we refused to perform same-sex marriages. Gay marriage was not a matter of individual freedom; the real freedom at. . Church Guidance FAQs.8
Obergefell v. Hodges, U.S. (), is the Supreme Court decision issued on June 26, , that in a 5–4 ruling held state bans on same-sex marriage and state refusals to recognize marriages lawfully performed elsewhere unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment. .