Religion and Gay Marriage

The Mormon church supports gay-rights ordinances passed by Salt Lake City, Utah that ban discrimination against homosexuals, although the church said it continues to oppose gay marriage. The decision by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) to support the measures in the city where it is headquartered follows its financial backing last year [...]  

Salt Lake OKs Gay Rights Ordinances Mormon church — which opposes same-sex marriage — backs laws SALT LAKE CITY - With a historic endorsement from the Mormon church, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously passed a pair of ordinances making it illegal to discriminate against gays. Tuesday's action was the first time the Utah-based church — which has been steadfast in its opposition to gay marriage — has publicly supported gay rights legislation...  

Press-Register - al.comDark side to Mormon Church support for gay rights in Salt Lake CityExaminer.comThe first-time ever support for gay-rights legislation by the Mormon Church, which threw its backing behind a pair of Salt Lake City fair-housing and ...The Mormon Church Supports Anti-Discrimination Law Because It Prevents 'Mind ...Queerty (blog)Film documents Mormon role in gay marriage debateThe Associated PressStates should get out of the...  

In a brief submitted for a final pretrial hearing, attorneys led by former solicitor general Ted Olson (pictured) argue that California's gay marriage ban fails to serve “a single, compelling, or even legitimate state interest.”  

NJ.comTake a stand on gay marriageScarlet Scuttlebutt19 editorial in the Courier News — "Gay marriage deserves formal debate, and a vote" — is one that has everyone representing us in the New Jersey state ...Going wobbly?: NJ supporters of gay marriage need some spineThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comPoll: NJ residents support gay marriage, narrowlyPhiladelphia InquirerPoll: New Jersey residents narrowly support gay marriageNorthJersey.comNews from...  

Sunday Times.auRudd may veto gay marriage lawsNEWS.com.auHis comments come as the Federal Government faced increasing pressure to re-think its approach on gay marriage. The Victorian ALP moved a motion at its ...Rudd pressed on gay rightsSydney Morning Heraldall 27 news articles »  

New York Daily NewsNY court OKs out-of-state gay marriage benefitsReutersGay marriage opponents had challenged decisions in 2006 by the New York State Department of Civil Service and Westchester County to give health insurance ...Gay Marriage Advocate Takes Solace In High Court Ruling »New York Daily NewsNational Briefing | Washington No Measure to Ban Gay MarriageNew York TimesNew York Court Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage BenefitsLeagle, Inc...  

Autostraddle (blog)Catholic officials shouldn't forsake DC's poor in gay marriage fightWashington PostIn the gray rain -- where the only burst of color comes from the flash of an ambulance scooping up someone who is cold, ...Lawmakers defy church pressure on DC gay marriageThe Associated PressShowdown over gay marriage looms in DCChicago TribuneFallout and Confrontation in Washington, DC over gay marriage proposalExaminer.comBuenos Aires...  

NewsMax.comConservatives vow resistance on abortion, gay marriageSt. Louis Post-DispatchWASHINGTON -- Facing what they consider "threats" from American culture, prominent Catholic, evangelical and Orthodox Christian leaders ...The Ridiculous Catholic Manifesto Pledging to Ignore Gay Marriage + Abortion LawsQueerty (blog)Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'The Associated PressCatholics, evangelicals pledge to ignore LGBT and abortion...  

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comDem leader: Economy trumps gay marriageThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comFollowing a dust-up over gay marriage in which he said he was taken out of context, Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney said it would be irresponsible ...Gay Marriage On The Agenda Next Week For New Jersey?On Top MagazineNJ Gay Marriage Bill Could Reach Senate Floor Next WeekWNYCInaction on New Jersey's gay marriage bill angers Sen...  

The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMammogram rationing; Sarah Palin's death panels; Pope Benedict and gay marriageThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comThe recent discussions on gay marriage in the newspaper have been misleading in a number of ways. The essence of marriage and why society honors it have not ...and more »  

ABC NewsNo guarantees on Senate health vote...Religious leaders issue statement ...9&10 NewsWASHINGTON (AP) — A group of US religious leaders have issued a joint statement reaffirming their opposition to abortion and gay marriage and pledging to ...Church, state and gay marriageLos Angeles TimesCatholic bishops say gay marriage hurts societyThe Associated PressProposed DC gay marriage law jeopardizes Catholic social servicesExaminer.comOn Top...  

Gillibrand Phones For Gay Marriage »New York Daily NewsGay marriage was the first so-called "progressive" policy issue on which Gillibrand took a stand after being tapped last winter by Gov. ...and more »  

Lawmakers debate budget, gay marriageFort Dodge MessengerLawmakers from the Fort Dodge area who must help to fix a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit differ over just how ...