California: Anglican bishops to speak up for gay marriage
By Tony Grew, Pink News UK
The Episcopal Diocese of California is to take a stand against an attempt to stop same-sex marriage in the state.
Proposition 8 is an initiative measure on the 2008 California General Election ballot in November.
It would amend the state Constitution to provide that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognised in California," thus constitutionally eliminating the right to same-sex marriage.
In May the California Supreme Court overturned a ban on same-sex marriages in the state.
"The Episcopal (Anglican) Church stands for equal rights for all persons and fair treatment for all Californians," the church said.
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The Episcopal Diocese of California is to take a stand against an attempt to stop same-sex marriage in the state.
Proposition 8 is an initiative measure on the 2008 California General Election ballot in November.
It would amend the state Constitution to provide that "only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognised in California," thus constitutionally eliminating the right to same-sex marriage.
In May the California Supreme Court overturned a ban on same-sex marriages in the state.
"The Episcopal (Anglican) Church stands for equal rights for all persons and fair treatment for all Californians," the church said.
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