Fuller inclusion (Mark 10:2-16)
Jesus’ blessing of the children and re-centering them in the midst of the community serves as a sort of Pride parable.
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After hearing Jesus’ teaching on marriage, many churchgoers will be mindful that 2025 is the 10th anniversary of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision granting LGBTQ marriage equality in the United States. Many will also be anticipating their own 10th anniversary of official marriage.
