If gay couples can't marry, neither should straight couples, at least according to some clergy. These progressive clergy members agree they cannot "in good conscience function as an agent of the government," since gay couples are not accorded the rights of legally sanctioned marriage. They will perform marriages, but not sign the marriage certificate, similar to current commitment ceremonies by gay couples. Very cool! And one to grow on11) CHURCH BULLETINBishops at the annual Episcopal General Convention this week voted 99-45 to allow a new church statement declaring "God has called and may call" to ministry gays in committed lifelong relationships. The move is yet another step forward "toward affirming their acceptance of gays and lesbians for all roles in the ministry, despite pressure from fellow Anglicans worldwide for a decisive moratorium on consecrating another openly gay bishop." [USA Today] Listen to my news Podcast http://RonMills.us/news Visit My Social Media Blog http://ronmills.us/ Visit me on twitter http://Twitter.com/RainbowUSA Visit Me On Face Book http://RonMills.us/facebook My Biz on Twitter http://Twitter.com/theRbuzz |
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