Marriage was part of God’s plan from the start

‘That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife and they become one.’ Genesis 2:24 

Jesus confirms this teaching in Mark chapter 10.

Married love needs to be a reflection of God’s love, which is permanent, life-giving and faithful. In the same way, couples need to stay together, to have children (if possible) and to remain exclusive to each other.

Christians believe that marriage is the correct environment for sexual relationships.