Archbishop is 'intolerant and out of touch' on same-sex marriage
Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu is being heavily criticised for opposing government plans to legalise same-sex civil marriage.Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu is being heavily criticised for...
View ArticleChurch of England urged to embrace civil partnerships
The time has come for a C of E change in stance on civil partnerships, says the LGB&T Anglican Coalition in its submission to the House of Bishops.The time has come for a change in stance on civil...
View ArticleFaith groups give their backing to same-sex marriage
Several religious groups have expressed support for same-sex marriage, saying that church leaders who oppose it do not speak for them.As the UK government began a consultation on marriage law...
View ArticleUnited Reformed Church votes to host same-sex civil partnerships
In a historic move, the United Reformed Church has become the largest faith group in Britain to decide to bless same-sex partnerships on its premises.In a historic move, the United Reformed Church...
View ArticleURC shows the way on hosting civil partnerships
URC shows the way on hosting civil partnershipsread more
View ArticleScottish Catholic attack on same-sex marriage 'may backfire'
Catholic priests in Scotland have read out a letter in each of the Church's parishes attacking the Scottish government for plans to introduce same-sex marriage.Catholic priests in Scotland have read...
View ArticleA tale of two court cases
Four Christians have gone to the European Court of Human Rights to argue that Christians as a group are being discriminated against in the UK, notes Symon Hill. But it is one thing to argue for free...
View ArticleThe Church of England and gay bishops – has sexuality policy shifted?
The Church of England and gay bishops – has sexuality policy shifted?read more
View ArticleConsultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill
Consultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) BillAbstractThe Scottish Government’s consultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill ended on 20 March 2013. In its...
View ArticleMethodist Church consults on same-sex marriage and civil partnerships
The Methodist Church has launched a consultation on the implications of same sex marriage legislation for the denomination.The Methodist Church has launched a consultation on the implications of same...
View Article'Deeply unfair' that civil partners denied marriage ceremonies, say Quakers
News that the conversion of civil partnerships to marriage will entail an appointment at a register office and not a marriage ceremony has outraged and disappointed Quaker couples.News that the...
View ArticleChurch of Scotland votes to accept ministers in same-sex civil partnerships
The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing people in same sex civil partnerships to become ministers and deacons.The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing people in same sex...
View ArticlePM should act on marriage equality for Northern Ireland, says Amnesty
Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland are still denied the right to marry, a right available to every other couple in the UK.Amnesty International has welcomed Theresa May’s announcement that all...
View ArticleUK Government criticised for failure to deliver full marriage equality in...
Equal marriage campaigners have called for the Northern Ireland Secretary of State to end the delay in allowing same-sex weddings in churches and the conversion of existing civil partnerships to...
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