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Category - same-sex marriage

27 Nov 2012

People 'pretend' to be gay, says UKIP by-election candidate

UKIP are facing accusations of homophobia after their candidate in the Croydon North by-election said people "pretend" to be gay as a "fashion".
26 Nov 2012

By-election candidate misleads voters over same-sex marriage

I have today sent the following letter to Winston McKenzie, the UKIP candidate in the Croydon North by-election (due on Thursday):
16 Nov 2012

Gay activist backs court win for Christian opponent of same-sex marriage

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has welcomed the verdict in favour of a Christian unfairly demoted for stating his opposition to same-sex marriage.
12 Nov 2012

Justin Welby and the chances for change

Like millions of other people, I'm praying for Justin Welby as he prepares to take up his new job at Canterbury. I wish him all the best. As the media go over every detail of his life and beliefs, there is a danger that we put our trust in a new archbishop to save the Church. This would be a problem whoever had got the job.
8 Oct 2012

Tory rally against equal marriage told it is 'out of touch'

Nearly a thousand Conservatives are due to attend a rally against same-sex marriage at lunchtime today (8 October 2012) in Birmingham.
26 Aug 2012

Scottish Catholic attack on same-sex marriage 'may backfire'

Catholic priests in Scotland have read out a letter in each of the Church's parishes attacking the Scottish government for plans to introduce same-sex marriage.
25 Jul 2012

Christians on both sides as Scotland plans same-sex marriage

Faith groups are divided on the Scottish government's announcent that they will push ahead with a bill to give legal recognition to same-sex marriage.
12 Jul 2012

The reality of the 'Keep Marriage Special' campaign

The 'Keep Marriage Special' campaign has attracted publicity with claims that the legalisation of same-sex marriage could lead to incest and illegal immigration. A look at the groups and individuals behind the campaign suggests that gay and bisexual people are not the only targets of their hostility, suggests Symon Hill.
12 Jul 2012

'Queers for Jesus' challenge church and society with radical blog site

As heated debate continues on same-sex marriage, people who regard themselves as “queer followers of Jesus” say they want to make their voices heard.
8 Jul 2012

United Reformed Church votes to host same-sex civil partnerships

In a historic move, the United Reformed Church has become the largest faith group in Britain to decide to bless same-sex partnerships on its premises.

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