The Church of England has warned that proposals to legalise gay marriage could undermine its status.
It says giving civil ceremonies the status of marriage would “alter the intrinsic nature of marriage as the union of a man and a woman”.
The Home Office said religious bodies would not have to conduct gay marriages but the Church also fears this could be challenged in European courts.
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There is no fight here, this is about Civil Marriage which has nothing to do with the church. The consultation states religious organizations are excluded.
These are hollow words and threats due to fear of what could happen in the future once Civil Marriage is made law
As an Episcopalian, I have long treaured our roots in the Church of England and our worldwide connection through the Anglican Communion. Sadly, I am more and more coming to see the need to separate ourselves.