Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Real Christians....
US Church backs same-sex marriage
The phrase, "equal rights for couples regardless of gender", sounds wonderful. Humans should all have the same rights. Why should some have more rights than others?
Of course, not all the members are happy about it. Some, probably many, talk about leaving, but look at the percentage of the vote. Now, that is awesome!
The million-strong United Church of Christ (UCC) has become the first major US Christian denomination to come out in support of gay marriage.
The UCC's general synod passed a resolution affirming "equal rights for couples regardless of gender".
The decision is not binding and will not require pastors to marry same-sex couples, though some already do.
Several other Churches have endorsed gay civil partnerships but have not given them the status of marriage...
The phrase, "equal rights for couples regardless of gender", sounds wonderful. Humans should all have the same rights. Why should some have more rights than others?
Of course, not all the members are happy about it. Some, probably many, talk about leaving, but look at the percentage of the vote. Now, that is awesome!
Around 80% of the UCC's 884-member synod voted in favour of the resolution on Monday.
