Two Dads Are Just Fine??

The statement was displayed on a digital marquee in front of a local church building. I had to slow down and look again wondering if I had read it correctly at first. (You might want to sit down for this one.) The digital message came across in two parts:
   Jesus had two dads…
   And He turned out fine.

What were they thinking!? What were they trying to say!? Were they implying that Jesus was brought up in a home with a same-sex marriage!?

I paused and wondered if I had overreacted or misunderstood at first. I began thinking of plausible explanations for making such a statement. There were none.

The fact that we are currently living in a social and religious climate of tolerance toward homosexuality and same-sex marriage cannot be overlooked. Had the message been posted at another time, perhaps it would have suggested something different, but that is not the case.

So, I wondered whether the person posting the message intended for it to be understood in the context of same-sex marriage, or if perhaps he/she was simply trying to wake people up, initiate dialogue, or use sarcasm. Though trying to give the author the benefit of the doubt, I could not think of any reason that a person would post such a message. My conclusion was that the author was, at best, naïve or, at worst, foolish or insensitive.

I checked in with my teenage daughters: “What!? That’s terrible!” and “Are you kidding me!?” were their replies. My wife made a similar reply; so also a couple of friends. They all, like me, understood the message to promote tolerance for same-sex marriage.

Without a broader context the statement is sure to be understood in light of the current social and religious climate of tolerance. So, within this context, what does the ‘two dads’ statement imply?

• Jesus grew up in a home with two dads.
• ‘Two dads’ implies a same-sex marriage.
• Growing up in a home with ‘two dads’ has no adverse affect on kids. So, same-sex marriage is OK.
• Kids brought up in a home with a same-sex marriage might even turn out like Jesus.

Do you see the gross errors in the conclusion of the original statement? Even those who are tolerant of same-sex marriages should see the idiocy in the lack of reasoning. Consider:

• God and Joseph, the implied ‘two dads,’ were not married.
• God and Joseph were not even of the same nature. (God is spirit; Joseph was human.)
• Joseph was married to a woman, Mary, not God.
• Children who have ‘turned out fine’ do not indicate ‘fine parents.’ Some ‘turn out fine’ in spite of terrible parenting or difficult circumstances.

Christians, there are many things being written and spoken about same-sex marriage and homosexual relationships. Guard yourself from foolish statements like this one that pervert the truth and pull God down to the level of sinful man. Do not be naïve about gross misapplications of biblical truth by words that are cleverly pieced together in order to suggest contrived conclusions. The ‘two dads’ statement is misleading, to say the least. Not only do such statements fly in the face of common sense, they can draw you away from Jesus by confusing you with clever words. 

Be alert!

Mark Stinnett

May 3, 2026

Instruction Regarding Homosexuality

For the sake of clarity...

The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin against God. For that reason, homosexuality is regarded as wickedness in the Bible.

• That does NOT mean that a person who is a homosexual is of lesser value than someone who is not homosexual.
• That does NOT mean that a person who is a homosexual has fewer rights or should be treated with less respect than anyone else.
• That does NOT mean that God does not love a homosexual person.
• That does NOT mean that Jesus did not die on the cross for the homosexual.

It does mean that homosexuality stands opposed to the holy character of God and the way He designed man and woman in creation. 

A few years ago the Supreme Court of the United States of America ruled in favor of same-sex marriages. The greatest legal minds of our nation stood opposed to the clear biblical instruction of the Creator in praise of the wicked.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law strive with them.
--Proverbs 28:4

According to the Bible Christians are those who are devoted to God’s divine instruction. Christians will stand opposed to the anti-biblical ruling of the Supreme Court Justices.

What exactly does that mean? What behaviors are expected? Are Christians supposed to mount opposition or use aggressive behavior?

The Apostle Paul answers:

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
--Ephesians 6:12

So, there is no room for violence. There is no room for disrespect. There is no room for rejection or hate. The fight is not against those that the Bible refers to as sinners. (Remember, we all fit into that category.)

We need to see that the laws of our land do not force Christians to sin. The battle is a spiritual battle. (You or I may not like the laws, but there is no law that forces anyone to commit murder, to steal, to commit adultery, to practice homosexuality, etc.)

Christians must also understand that while the struggle is spiritual, it has become more physically aggressive in our society. Yet, we do not need to form demonstrations or lash out against anyone. Whatever changes may occur in our society regarding homosexuality, they do not justify ungodly judgmental behavior on the part of Christians. 

Do not be surprised if Christians are sometime persecuted for their faith in the Bible. Many people will misinterpret our understanding of the Bible as hatred. However, we must remain faithful to God by pursuing lives of holiness and purity. At the same time we must respond to societal changes with a patient and loving Christian attitude toward others.
After all...

The anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. --James 1:20

Be wise...Be Aware...Be Ready!
Be strong and courageous!