Unitarians will welcome the support given by an overwhelming majority to the Same Sex Marriage
Bill in the House of Lords.allowing it to proceed to the next stage of the legislative process
We have long
argued for the equal validity of same sex relationships and looked forward to a
time when we might recognise legally and celebrate them in our churches and
chapels. It is a great joy that we are now a step closer to achieving this. I
am confident that the legislation will be passed by Parliament over the next
few months.
There are
of course still battles ahead and there is no room for complacency. The
attitudes of some of those opposing the Bill are to be regretted and there
remains much work to do to ensure that the rights of gay and lesbian couples
are protected.
We are
pleased that the support for this legislation of a number of liberal religious
bodies has ensured that this has not become a polarised debate between the
secular and the religious worlds. We look forward to engaging in ongoing
discussions with other faith groups on our interpretation of marriage in the
spirit of ongoing learning”
5 June 1013
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