Estonian Christian churches oppose the legalization of same-sex marriage

All Christian churches active in Estonia and members of the Estonian Council of Churches opposed the legalization of same-sex marriages. The country’s parliament is preparing to allow such unions in the near future.

«There are no examples in Holy Scripture on the basis of which it could be assumed that the cohabitation of same-sex people could be called marriage,» the heads of the Estonian Churches say in the message.

Also, representatives of churches are sure that ideals that are consistent with the Holy Scriptures also meet the conditions for a happy life of a person. «It is necessary to protect the ideals and strengthen their influence in society, because the preservation of the people and culture of Estonia at all times depends on the ideals,» the message says.