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Sexual Orientation Position Statement

Our Purpose:
As a Christian School, we feel it is critical to define our school position on human sexuality
for several reasons. First, this position statement will be used in decisions regarding the
intentional, board-approved curriculum, co-curricular programs, and extracurricular activities at Hull Christian School. Second, this position statement will be used in our admissions and hiring practices by providing a clear position on how the board interprets sexuality and marriage according to God’s Word. Third, this position statement will provide a biblical foundation for the Board and Administration to make decisions as they pertain to programs and people at Hull Christian School.
Our Position:
Human beings are created in the image of God their Creator; therefore, we affirm that all humans have inestimable value and must be treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate God’s design and blessing of His gift of sexuality. In His design, we celebrate the joyful covenant of marriage between a man and a woman where each partner confesses, before God and man, their lifelong commitment and unity as husband and wife.
Human beings are born into sin, and there is distortion and brokenness in every facet of our lives. (Romans 3:23, Psalm 51:5, 1 John 1:8) That brokenness begins at conception and impacts all of our being, including our sexuality.

In seeking to be an authentic biblical community, Hull Christian School is committed to addressing all issues of human sexuality with truth and grace. We do this in the understanding that all members of the Hull Christian family are, to varying extents, struggling with their sexual identity, seeking to determine how to express or fulfill their sexual desires within God’s will. Hull Christian will be a place where we affirm Biblical sexuality as God’s gift. God through His Word, His Son, and the Holy Spirit shows us the truth of both our sin and the boundlessness of God's grace.
In Truth We Affirm:
The Creator’s intent for human sexuality finds its fulfillment between a man and a woman within the lifelong bond of the marriage covenant. (Genesis 2:22-24, Matthew 19:46)
That in order to experience the fullness of God’s loving intent in human sexuality, sexual experiences are intended to be celebrated between a man and a woman within the covenant union of marriage. (Genesis 2:22-24; Proverbs 5:18-19; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9: 1 Corinthians 7: 1-16)
That heterosexual practice outside the covenant of marriage, and all nonheterosexuality practice is incompatible with the will of God as revealed in Scripture and is sin, calling for confession and repentance. (Leviticus 20:10; Proverbs 5; Hebrews 13:4; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27)
That nonheterosexuality orientation is a condition contrary to God’s created order and reveals the brokenness of our world. This brokenness does not give us permission to sin. (Matthew 5:28; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, John 8:1-11)
Our sure and certain hope is that those guilty of violating God’s perfect will for human sexuality whether heterosexual or nonheterosexuality, can find grace, forgiveness, and restoration through Christ. (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-10)
Our commitment is to communicate and uphold God’s standards for human sexuality with grace, mercy and equity. (Philippians 2:15; Ephesians 5:12)
God has created each person as either male or female. The rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God in that person (Genesis 1:27)
With Grace we commit to:
Acknowledging our human frailty and our dependence upon Christ for his humility, grace and wisdom in our considerations of human sexuality, seeking always to love one another as He has loved us. (1 John 4:7-21)
Providing love, support and counsel, along with parents and the Christian community, for those who struggle with sexual desires contrary to the truth in God’s Word.
Providing love, support and counsel, alongside of parents and the Christian community, for those who struggle with the expression of their sexual behaviors, knowing that at times exercising discipline may be the most loving thing that Hull Christian School can provide. (Hebrews 12:11; Galatians 6:1-2)
Assuring that the safety, dignity and confidentiality of all will be safeguarded. (Matthew 22:37-39)

Statement on Marriage
We believe the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25). We believe that marriage between one man and one woman, uniquely reflects Christ’s relationship with His Church (Eph. 5:21-33). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, cohabitation, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10).
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11).
We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of [the organization].