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The Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage, has presented Christians with a profound dilemma—will they pledge allegiance to the Supreme Court or to the Supreme Being? In every other aspect, this decision is fraught with problems. Yet, grasping its origins and understanding its impact on public and private life is not straightforward. For Christians, much of the challenge lies in the misidentification of the nature of the current culture war. While homosexual rights may seem centered on sexual liberty, it is fundamentally about the right to assert control over marriage and society.

"Same-Sex Mirage" commences the process of disentangling the complex issues at play, commencing with an exploration of the foundations of marriage and tracing its effects across all aspects of life. Is marriage purely a private matter—a covenant before God alone? Or is it a matter subject to public legislation? Beyond the chapel, Christians must grapple with the implications of "marriage equality" on public discourse and consider how the principles of free speech intersect with this ongoing conversation. How does the Bible address the role of the Supreme Court, the concept of repentance, and the theology of resistance?

Obergefell represents a catastrophe for the United States. However, like every calamity, it offers an invaluable opportunity for Christians to recognize how they ignored the warnings and allowed it to happen.

"Our secular culture is trying to redefine marriage because the church first showed the way by redefining love." — Douglas Wilson