Marriage, Family, and Sexuality

Family Research Council champions marriage and family as the foundational cornerstone of civilization, the seedbed of virtue, and the wellspring of society. Properly understood, “families” are formed only by ties of blood, marriage, or adoption, and “marriage” is a union of one man and one woman. The only appropriate context for sexual relations is within the marriage of a man and a woman. Moreover, we believe that because God created us “male and female” (Gen. 1:17), we have no right to re-create ourselves otherwise.

Featured Resources On Marriage, Family And Sexuality

Follow the Science: Does Anyone Know Where We Are Going? (Part 1 of 2)
Protecting the Vulnerable: A Call to Uphold Ethical Standards in Treating Gender Confusion
Do Not Sterilize Children: Why Physiological Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Should Be Prohibited
Biblical Principles for Human Sexuality
Women Facing Violence in Prison Deserve Better
Finland Looks Reasonable on Gender Transition for Minors
Comment on Proposed Rule RIN 0938-AU65
Diagnosing Gender Dysphoria in Children: An Explainer
Protecting Children in a Post-Trans Ideological World
We Must Acknowledge the Damage Inflicted by Transgender Ideology
Australian Psychiatric Group Takes Important Step Towards Keeping Children Safe
Suicide Risk and Gender Transition: The Facts
The Trend Toward Normalizing Pedophilia Must Be Halted
The Groomer Controversy: What's Actually Going on?
Transgenderism Has a Science Problem
(Download PDF) Amicus Brief - AL
The Trans Youth Phenomenon: Critiques & Hard Questions

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FRC President Tony Perkins Delivers Annual State of Faith, Family & Freedom Address
Gender Identity
Family Research Council Urges Ohio Legislature to Override Ohio Governor's Veto of the SAFE Act
Gender Identity
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Gender Identity
FRC and CURE Publish New Report, The Trans Youth Phenomenon: Critiques & Hard Questions
Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
The Trans Youth Phenomenon: Critiques & Hard Questions
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Gender Identity
FRC's Dr. Jennifer Bauwens Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee on Harms of Gender Transition Procedures on Minors
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Natural Marriage
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Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Gender Identity
FRC's Tony Perkins Statement on Louisiana's Stop Harming Our Kids Act
Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Family Research Council's Tony Perkins' Statement on Pres. Biden Signing 'Respect for Marriage' Act Into Law
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Family Research Council's Tony Perkins' Statement on the Final Passage of 'Respect for Marriage' Act
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Family Research Council's Tony Perkins' Statement on the U.S. Senate's Passage of 'Respect for Marriage' Act
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Family Research Council's Tony Perkins' Statement on the Vote To Proceed to the 'Respect for Marriage' Act in the U.S. Senate
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
No Respect for Religious Liberty
Gender Identity
A Transgender Power Play in California
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
2022 State Legislative Sessions: An Overview on Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Acts
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Maternal Mortality: A Case Study in Washington, D.C.
Gender Identity
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Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Diagnosing Gender Dysphoria in Children: An Explainer
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Parental Rights
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Parental Rights
FRC President Tony Perkins delivers State of Faith, Family, & Freedom Address
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
FRC Submits Comment on Proposed Rule to Force Insurers to Cover Gender Transition Procedures
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Gender Identity
State Policy Brief: Counseling Bans
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Cultural bullies out for revenge
Parental Rights
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Children
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Parental Rights
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Parental Rights
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Children
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Gender Identity
State Policy Brief: Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Children
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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No Proof of Harm
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Biblical Principles for Human Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Gender Identity
Brown University is in Denial About Transgender Reality
Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
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Gender Identity
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The EEOC's Ever-Expanding Definition of “Sex Discrimination”
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Marriage and Family Formation
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Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
Family Research Council Statement on Pentagon Decision Delaying Transgender Mandate
Sexuality
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Sexual Risk Avoidance
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Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Gender Identity
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Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
FRC's Travis Weber Heading to Belgium to Speak at The Political Network for Values' Transatlantic Summit of Policy Makers
Sexuality
Family Research Council Statement on NCAA's Decision to End North Carolina Boycott
Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
Family Research Council Applauds Texas Senate Passage of the Texas Privacy Act
Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexual Orientation
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
Peter Sprigg to Testify Before New Hampshire General Court
Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
The First Amendment Defense Act Q&A
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
FRC's Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin Statement on Pres. Obama Commuting Most of Bradley Manning's Sentence
Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Family Research Council Commends Texas Privacy Act
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
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Sexuality
Tony Perkins' Statement on Louisiana Flood
Sexuality
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Gender Identity
Family Research Council Statement on NBA All-Star Game Re-Locating to New Orleans
Gender Identity
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Sexual Orientation
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Sexuality
Women in Special Ops and Selective Service
Sexuality
Regulations Regarding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Marriage and Family Formation
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Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Gender Identity
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Gender Identity
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Natural Marriage
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Natural Marriage
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Adoption and Foster Care
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Sexuality
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Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
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Gender Identity
Understanding and Responding to the Transgender Movement
Children
Population, Abortion, and Food
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
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Marriage and Family Formation
Facts About The Definition of Marriage in Maryland
Sexual Orientation
Stark Discrimination Against Faith-Based Adoption Agencies
Sexuality
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Its So-Called 'Hate Groups'
Sexual Orientation
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Sexuality
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Sexuality
Modern Slavery: How to Fight Human Trafficking in Your Community
Sexuality
Leviticus, Jesus, and Homosexuality: Some Thoughts on Honest Interpretation
Sexuality
On Love, Homosexuality, and Sin: An Evangelical Proposal
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
The Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family and Community
Marriage, Family and Sexuality
Adoption Works Well: A Synthesis of the Literature
Sexuality
Homosexual Assault in the Military
Sexuality
Induced Abortion and Subsequent Preterm Birth
Sexual Risk Avoidance
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Sexual Orientation
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Marriage and Family Formation
Why Marriage Should Be Privileged in Public Policy

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