Tag: ref. 74

Same-sex marriage advocates came together Wednesday night to celebrate the unofficial Referendum 74 victory, and to share the coups and snares they’ve encountered on their personal journeys toward marriage equality.

About 40 people attended the post-election service, held at Westminster United Church of Christ, where the Rev. Andrea (Andy) CastroLang welcomed the crowd and congratulated them on their “hopes being fulfilled.”

It’s not official yet, but with the looks of things there could be lots of wedding bells sounding on Dec. 9 — the day same-sex marriage certificates can formally be signed in Washington State.
As of midnight, with half of the expected ballots turned in, Referendum 74 was passing with 52 percent of the vote, according to the Washington Secretary of State.

Washington’s same-sex marriage legislation is tugging at the heartstrings of the state’s faith community.
Is it both a legal and a religious issue?