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Kirk Franklin, the celebrated American Gospel musician, has recently raised worries about specific beliefs commonly seen in Western Christianity, specifically how marriage, giving, and sexuality are frequently used as “weapons.”
In a recent interview on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday show, Franklin, who is now 54 years old, condemned the depiction of marriage in the church as a solution for sin.
He claimed that this idea has been incorrectly used, resulting in criticism and excessive stress on individual people.
“Marriage has been weaponised in Western Christianity,” Franklin stated. “There’s this idea that getting married is the solution to sin, but marriage itself doesn’t fix sin.”
He recounted personal stories with his spouse, Tammy Collins, underscoring the impact of strict religious norms on their lives.
Franklin highlighted the considerable stress experienced by unmarried women, especially Black women, in their social circles, where not having a partner or kids is frequently seen as a shortcoming.
“It’s almost as if not being married or childless is seen as a sign that something is wrong with you,” he noted, calling these attitudes harmful.
The musician criticized the idea that being single hinders one’s ability to serve God, mentioning friends who were pressured into marriage for ministry service.
“People are rushing into marriage thinking they’re obeying God, but in reality, they’re following man-made doctrines. Being married isn’t a requirement for God’s work in your life,” Franklin explained.
He stressed the significance of grasping faith and purpose beyond being married, as he looked back on the obstacles he and his wife have faced together since their wedding in 1996.
Franklin’s message urges the faith community to adopt a more wide-ranging view of identity and worth.
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"I believe marriage has been weaponised in Western Christianity" – Kirk Franklin
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