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Gender: Male Orientation: More gay than Bi Out Status: Not hiding but not many people know Location: Chicago IL Age: 30 Posts: 4,295 Join Date: Dec 2009 |  Gay couples allowed to host civil ceremonies in church
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15554683 Quote:
Same-sex couples are to be allowed to hold civil partnership ceremonies in churches and other places of worship in England and Wales.
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone said no religious group would be forced to host them, but those who wished to could apply by the end of the year.
The Church of England said it had "no intention" of blessing gay couples.
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell welcomed the move, but regretted it did not allow religious same-sex marriages.
The announcement was made in a written response to a consultation.
Ms Featherstone, a Liberal Democrat MP, said: "The government is advancing equality for LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual) people and ensuring freedom of religion for people of all faiths.
"No religious group will be forced to host a civil partnership registration, but for those who wish to do so this is an important step forward...
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