Virginia Pastors Urge Rejection of Amendments to Uphold Biblical Values of Life and Marriage

A group of Virginia pastors has released an open letter urging citizens across the Commonwealth to reject two proposed amendments to the state constitution during the ongoing voting period from September 18 to November 3. The letter emphasizes the moral obligation of voters to prioritize the common good and protect foundational truths about human life and marriage. Signatories from various churches throughout Virginia argue that these amendments would harm the state by contradicting biblical teachings on the sanctity of life and the definition of marriage.

The pastors highlight the sacred nature of all human life created in the image of God as described in Genesis. They contend that Amendment 1 would lead to increased destruction of pre-born children in the womb and frame abortion as incompatible with the commandment against taking innocent life. Medical professionals are called upon to care for every human life rather than participate in what the letter describes as a moral distortion presented as healthcare.

Mothers facing difficult decisions are implored to allow their babies to live, with the letter stressing that love and sacrifice form essential aspects of motherhood. The fundamental right of pre-born children to be born and breathe is presented as inalienable and not subject to parental override. Voters are encouraged to reject the amendment to prevent the enshrinement of a supposed right to destroy innocent life in the Virginia Constitution.

Regarding marriage and gender, the letter asserts that God creates each person as male or female in immutable biological reality that reflects divine design. Amendment 2 is opposed because it would discard the scriptural definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, a institution established in Eden to point toward Christ and the church. Rejection of one's God-given gender is characterized as rebellion against the Creator's authority.

The pastors warn that redefining these truths represents modern arrogance and would produce ripple effects of harm across society including families schools and sports. They affirm that ontology roots in objective reality created by God rather than individual self-perception. All Virginia voters are urged to vote no on both amendments to preserve these foundational elements of human civilization.

The letter extends an invitation for humility and love toward all persons while communicating truth. Every individual deserves kindness respect dignity and compassion with hateful behavior repudiated as contrary to scriptural commands to love one's neighbor. Redemption through Jesus Christ is offered as the ultimate hope for all who confess sin and seek God's mercy.

Pastors from numerous congregations including Acacia Reformed Church in Manassas Occoquan Bible Church in Woodbridge and others across regions like Richmond Lynchburg and Virginia Beach have signed the document. The effort invites additional Virginia pastors affirming historic creeds to add their names. Readers are encouraged to share the letter with congregations and local news outlets.

https://virginiapastors.org/

Richmond is an independent city in the Richmond region.

Manassas is an independent city in Northern Virginia.

Virginia Beach is an independent city in Hampton Roads.

Lynchburg is an independent city in Central Virginia.