Being married Quote by Jimmy Carter
“Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things - he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.”
About This Quote
The speaker highlights the absence of explicit condemnation of homosexuality in Jesus' teachings, using this omission to argue for societal acceptance of gay marriage.
In simple terms: Absence of biblical prohibition used to support gay marriage.
Key Takeaway
Silence on a topic can be interpreted as tacit approval.
Themes
Interpretation of religious texts
Social acceptance
Civil marriage
Moral authority
Historical context
LGBTQ+ rights
Mood
Thoughtful
Hopeful
Defiant
Type
Theological
Social
Political
When to use this quote
- Theological debate
- Policy making
- Community outreach
- Personal counseling
- Media commentary
Key Concepts
Biblical exegesis
Cultural norms
Legal recognition
Ethical reasoning
Practical Applications
- Advocacy for marriage equality
- Educational workshops on inclusive theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence in sacred texts influence modern ethics?
- What criteria should determine moral authority?
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
