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| Episcopalians OK churchwide rite for same-sex unions; critics say violates ... Washington Post Episcopalians approved a churchwide ceremony Tuesday to bless same-sex couples, the latest decisive step toward accepting homosexuality by a denomination that nine years ago elected the first openly gay bishop. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Is the Debate on Gay Marriage Effectively Over? Huffington Post So what has happened in this country that has pushed young Americans to the opposite side of the gay marriage see-saw from their parents? See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Episcopalians Approve Rite to Bless Same-Sex Unions New York Times The rite lets priests who have the approval of their bishops bestow the church's blessing on gay couples, no matter whether their state allows the marriage or not. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Episcopal Church Approves Gay Couples' Same-Sex Blessings Huffington Post The liturgy does not represent a religious marriage -- the church defines marriage as being between a man and a woman -- though some clergy in states that allow civil marriage officiate secular marriages in their churches. During debate on Tuesday ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| US Episcopal Church approves blessing of gay unions Chicago Tribune INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The U.S. Episcopal Church on Tuesday approved a liturgy for clergy to use in blessing same-sex unions, including gay marriages in states where they are legal, becoming the largest U.S. religious denomination to approve such a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Its official: Episcopalians ratify same-sex covenants Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) The "holy covenant" service is not an official marriage and does not use "marriage" — or "husband" or "wife" — but will have partners pledge a "lifelong commitment" before an altar and in front of family, friends and fellow church-goers. The Rt. Rev. See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Gay marriage supporters lead fundraising race The Seattle Times Referendum 74 was certified for the ballot last month after gay marriage opponents turned in more than 240000 signatures. The referendum seeks to overturn the law passed earlier this year allowing same-sex marriage in the state. That law is on hold ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| A Killer Novel About Marriage - The Frisky By Amelia McDonell-Parry For the last few days, I've barely come up for air, I've been so engrossed in reading Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. A clever and cool thriller, the book is - Full Size Image. The Frisky | ||
| Episcopal bishops affirm same sex marriage, transgender rights ... By David Ferguson The governing bodies of the U.S. Episcopal Church have approved a rite for the blessing of same sex marriages and extended the church's nondiscrimination policy to include transgender people, making it the first major U.S. religion to do so. The Raw Story | ||
| Conservative group boosts same-sex marriage | Strange Bedfellows ... By Joel Connelly "Freedom to marry and family are core conservative values: We have a historic opportunity to reaffirm these important values by supporting the fundamental freedom to marry for all Americans," said conservative pundit Margaret Hoover, ... Strange Bedfellows -- Politics News | ||
| An exhortation about marriage and its meaning, its sacrifices, graces ... By frz@wdtprs.com (Fr. John Zuhlsdorf) Because God Himself is thus its author, marriage is of its very nature a holy institution, requiring of those who enter into it a complete and unreserved giving of self. But Christ our Lord added to the holiness of marriage an even deeper meaning ... Fr. Z's Blog - What Does The... | ||
| Inside Sofia Vergara's Marriage Proposal - Celebuzz By Aaron Couch It's a very happy 40th birthday for Sofia Vergara. As reported earlier Tuesday, the Modern Family actress was proposed to by boyfriend Nick Loeb while. Celebuzz |
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