Gay church 'marriages' set to get the go-ahead

Gerald · 02-13-11, 08:40 AM

Ministers are expected to publish plans to enable same-sex couples to "marry" in church, the BBC has learned.

Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone is to propose lifting the ban on civil partnerships taking place in religious settings in England and Wales.

There are no plans to compel religious organisations to hold ceremonies and the Church of England has said it would not allow its churches to be used.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12442375

Note: 13 February 2011 Last updated at 12:53 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Gay church 'marriages' set to get the go-ahead Ministers are expected to publish plans to enable same-sex couples to "marry" in church, the BBC has learned. Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone is to propose lifting the ban on civil partnerships taking place in religious settings in England and Wales. There are no plans to compel religious organisations to hold ceremonies and the Church of England has said it would not allow its churches to be used. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12442375 Note: 13 February 2011 Last updated at 12:53 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie