By Amos Harris
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has issued a strong condemnation of an alleged same-sex marriage ceremony reportedly held at the S.T. Nagbe United Methodist Church. The LCC described the event as being in opposition to biblical teachings, the Liberian Constitution, and the country’s moral values.
In a statement, LCC’s Chairman on Evangelism, Rev. Amminadab K. John, stated that the ceremony “undermines the moral and spiritual foundation upon which Liberia stands” and violates “the holy word of God” as well as the nation’s cultural heritage.
Quoting passages from Genesis, Leviticus, and Romans, Rev. John affirmed the church’s stance that marriage is a sacred union exclusively between one man and one woman, as defined by scripture. He urged all churches, ministers, and believers in Liberia to uphold biblical truth without compromise, balancing compassion with a firm rejection of what he termed sin.
“As a Christian nation in heritage and conviction, Liberia must stand firm on the truth that God’s standards are unchanging,” Rev. John said. He called on churches to reaffirm biblical teachings on marriage, urged the government to uphold existing laws defending moral order, and asked believers to pray for repentance and restoration.
The LCC confirmed it had contacted Bishop Samuel J. Quire, who responded on behalf of the United Methodist Church in Liberia. The Bishop affirmed the denomination’s alignment with the biblical definition of marriage. The Council urged the UMC Liberia Annual Conference to make its Book of Discipline or Articles of Faith public to address speculation and maintain the church’s moral standing.
The statement concluded by saying, “The Church in Liberia will never support any act that does not align with the Holy Scriptures,” emphasizing the need for unity among Christian leaders to safeguard the spiritual integrity of the faith community. The Liberia Council of Churches reaffirmed its commitment to witnessing, advocacy, and service that promote unity, social justice, good governance, and national reconciliation in Liberia.