On Friday, January 23, a federal judge ruled that Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Yet as Alabama Baptists, we will continue to stand for marriage as defined by Scripture.

The biblical view of marriage as one man and one woman is the foundation for society. This foundation is cracking and crumbling fast in the wake of judicial actions.

As Alabama Baptists, we will pray for the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court with a landmark ruling expected on the matter within a few months. We also pray for other leaders in government and for those who disagree with us. We will pray for our churches as they continue standing strong in support of the biblical view of marriage.

– Read more at: http://ricklance.com/2015/01/24/reaffirming-biblical-marriage/