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FF Position on Marriage & Family

We define family as relationships created by marriage, blood or adoption.

We believe that the institution of marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to be a lifelong, conjugal relationship between a man and a woman to serve both the public and private good.

We believe that God created humans in His image, intentionally male and female, each gender with unique and complementary qualities. The existence of two distinct genders reveals God's design for sexuality, relationships and family. Both reflect the image of God, and both male and female are necessary for procreation and the optimal family structure for parenting children.

Children result from heterosexual union and marriage enables children to benefit from the unique and complementary qualities of both male and female and from the fidelity and love of their parents for each other.

We believe that children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. As such, parents are accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing their children for a life of service to God and to humanity.