Tag: same-sex marriage

Spokanites were just starting their day Wednesday morning when headlines flashed across TV screens and Facebook came alive with news that the Supreme Court had ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

“The Constitution is for all Americans. DOMA and Prop 8 are history...

I am often perplexed when people ask me what I think, as a Pagan, about civil marriage equality for same-sex couples.

To be fair, I understand where the question comes from. So much of the opposition to the recognition of the rights of LGBTQ people in the United States seems to have a religious dimension.

If the range of possible Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage this month requires a scorecard, the potential confusion arising from those decisions may demand a manual.

It’s not as simple as whether gays and lesbians can marry, and whether they become eligible for federal benefits.

At last month's USA National Conference of the Community of Christ policy changes were recommended that would allow for the ordination of gay people and marriages or covenant commitment services of gay couples.

At the conference, which was held in Kansas City and attracted about 2,000 people, it was recommended that the sacrament of marriage be offered to people wanting a committed relationship, regardless of sexuality, in states where same sex marriage is legal.

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments regarding same-sex marriage this week.
People are citeing religion as an influence shaping their position.

With the passage of Referendum 74, same gender couples will be able to apply for marriage licenses beginning on Thursday.

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.