Happy Loving Day
June 12, 2015
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On June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court struck down state bans on interracial marriage. (Updated.)
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More about marriage
June 9, 2015
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“So here’s my premise: We HAVE “done the theology” — what we haven’t done is overcome the objections of those who insist we haven’t done the theology because there isn’t enough theology in Christendom to convince those with sole possession of the Absolute Truth that it’s possible to come to different conclusions on these issues and still be part of the same Body of Christ.” – Susan Russell
GAZE International LGBT Film Festival Dublin looks back at last week’s Irish Republic referendum
May 30, 2015
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The sad aspect of this, that seems to be overlooked in all the celebration, was that the Irish referendum was that the majority was voting
“The day of doctrinaire Catholicism is over” in Ireland
May 26, 2015
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A group whose membership comprises around a third of Ireland’s Catholic priests has said that the “Yes” to marriage equality won by a popular referendum last week means that the people are no longer listening to moralizing sermons from the church – and that they are “absolutely delighted.”
The Irish electorate embraces Marriage Equality
May 23, 2015
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UPDATED: with statement from the Church of Ireland (Anglican)
In spite of being a largely Roman Catholic nation and against the admonition of the Irish Roman church’s episcopate, the Republic of Ireland’s electorate has legalized marriage equality in an overwhelming vote.
Claiming the Blessing releases study guide
May 22, 2015
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A study guide for General Convention called “Claiming the Blessing 2015: The Case for Marriage” has been released on-line and will be available in printed form when the Convention convenes in Salt Lake City.
Clergy member pleads guilty in case of attempted matrimony
May 19, 2015
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No one wanted her to do jail time, least of all herself. There was some confusion and frustration as the plea deal was hashed out,
Conservatives are in a mad scramble to stop marriage equality
May 9, 2015
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One tact the conservative backlash has taken regarding marriage equality and the soon to be issued Supreme Court decision, is to urgently try to ramrod through congress a law that would restrain the Supreme Court.
“Anglican Communion Institute” on baptizing an infant of two dads
May 8, 2015
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ACI: What is the teaching of The Episcopal Church on this issue? If it is the same as that of the church throughout the centuries and of the overwhelming majority of Christians today, these parents in irregular relationships cannot give the appropriate assurance and the infant should not be baptized.
Religion was trumped by biology this week before the US Supreme Court regarding marriage equality
May 2, 2015
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Soon after the case for marriage equality was won before the Massachusetts Supreme Court, in 2003, conservatives, clergy and laypeople alike, began fighting against it
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