March 21, 2010
Published: 16 Jul 09 15:51 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/20732/20090716/
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The Church of England has condemned a proposal by the Church of Sweden to grant same-sex couples the right to religious wedding ceremonies.
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So I invite this clergyman to study thoroughly anthropology, including its own history concerning primarily Christianity.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sergebac7thcentury.jpg
(and this is not the only example)
As a homosexual you have every right not to face prejudice and discrimination by the church and you also have the right to be a member of a church without being alienated. These are basic human rights. Freedom for discrimination and freedom of belief and association.
You should not, however, have the right to get married in a religious ceremony which is meant for a man and woman. Since the bible specifically states Christianity does not allow homosexuality I think it's enough that Christians tolerate homosexuals and allow homosexuals to practice beside them...
Also, on a lighter note I know several young CoE clergy who have no problem with gay marriage, maybe we just have to wait for the old guard CoE bishops to retire and allow the new guys and gals to take over...
"Everyboy deserves their special day"
Yes, I never said they didn't. What is not a right, however, is a RELIGIOUS ceremony in a religion which condemns homosexuality. People will always have different beliefs and it's not up to you or the state to force your beliefs onto others. As I said, even though I am a critic of organised religion I recognise the need for mutual respect and constructive discussion. If Protestants do not break any laws they should be free to practice their faith as they see fit. According to their beliefs and traditions marriage is between a man and a women - and therefore this should be the case. State marriage between homosexuals is still allowed, as it should be.
On a similar note does anyone know if my burial tax goes to the church or can I choose how it is used?
http://www.thelocal.se/discuss/index.php?s...marriage+church
You got it. ;)
I pay to the Catholic Church through my taxes. I think Muslims pay to their congregations as well through taxes.
I honestly know nothing about how it works.
It is perhaps not surprsing that there are different views between the anglo catholocism of the Cof E and the Lutheran traditions of the Swedish church
There you go Nuname!
From my experience of rural people in Sweden (who are often Christians) I'd say the majority would not be in favour of gay marriage in church. Compared to elsewhere I've travelled though I found these people to be quite tolerant of homosexuals and most were for gay marriage by state. The sample size isn't huge, of course, but this has been my experience.
I agree with that. I am Protistant and am fine with gay marriage by the state, but do not see why it should be made to be part of church.
If the church wants to do this, then fine! Members of that church are members because they want to be...you dont have to be, move on if its not right for you!