Tag Archives: Gay Marriage

The Church has lost its way on the road to gay marriage?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by kiwianglo

PAUL VALLELY Saturday 29 March 2014 – The Independent The church has lost its way on the road to gay marriage Since Victorian times, when marrying for love became commonplace, this weekend’s change has been inevitable  Ding-dong the bells are … Continue reading →

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Gay marriage: a joyous day for respect and love

Posted on March 30, 2014 by kiwianglo

As the first same-sex couples celebrate their weddings, we salute the new law Observer editorial –  Sunday 30 March 2014 On Friday, for the first time, rainbow flags, the colours of the gay community, flew over two government buildings in London in … Continue reading →

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R.C. Bishop Proposes Sanctions for Catholic M.P.s

Posted on March 21, 2014 by kiwianglo

Nourishment not punishment 20 March 2014 Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has argued that Catholic parliamentarians who voted in favour of gay marriage should be barred from receiving Holy Communion. He has called for the issue to be debated by … Continue reading →

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Gay-Clergy Marriages – the End of the Communion?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by kiwianglo

Gay clergy marriages: the final chapter of the Anglican Communion fiction Despite the inevitable toy throwing – from bishops and overseas churches – there is little anyone can do about them Giles Fraser: theguardian.com, Tuesday 11 March 2014 Gay marriage becomes … Continue reading →

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Church alienating people over Same-Sex Marriage?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by kiwianglo

The Church is alienating an entire generation over gay marriage. It’s breaking my heart Committed Christian, Helen Coffey, is furious with the Church because they won’t marry her religious friend Ella and her girlfriend this summer. A 2000-year-old message of … Continue reading →

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Church Teaching & General Understanding of Marriage

Posted on March 4, 2014 by kiwianglo

Church teaching and the general understanding of marriage Posted on 4 March, 2014 by Jonathan Clatworthy The debate keeps going and I’m afraid that if I don’t blog about it I’ll be the only person who didn’t. It all began with the House … Continue reading →

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Nigeria passes law against gay relationships

Posted on January 14, 2014 by kiwianglo

Bill introduces long jail terms for gay marriage, public displays of same-sex relationships and belonging to gay groups. Last updated: 13 Jan 2014 16:35   Amnesty International has warned that the law could have “catastrophic” consequences for Nigeria’s gays [Reuters] Nigeria … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage now legal in New Jersey, U.S.A

Posted on October 23, 2013 by kiwianglo

Couples exchange vows as New Jersey becomes 14th state to allow same-sex marriage. (article from ‘USA Today’) (Photo: Rich Schultz, AP) STORY HIGHLIGHTS Gay marriage became legal Monday in New Jersey New Jersey is 14th state to permit gay marriage … Continue reading →

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Former Nurse Challenges R.C. Archbishop on Gay Marriage

Posted on March 30, 2013 by kiwianglo

Nurse destroys archbishop’s gay marriage stance with a stroke of her pen A 65-year-old former nurse has told the leader of England’s Catholics to ditch the robes, the Latin and activism against gays and start helping the needy 19 FEBRUARY … Continue reading →

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