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IA: 167 Faith Leaders Sign Letter in Support of Marriage Equality

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

More than 160 faith leaders are weighing in on gay marriage, saying they support such unions and disagree with those who cite the Bible in raising objections. The 167 people, who represent a number of faiths, held a Statehouse news conference Tuesday to argue that unions based on love “must be honored.”

The issue has been heated since the Iowa Supreme Court last spring struck down a state law banning gay marriage.

Speakers noted they base their support of same-sex marriage rights on the Bible, although they acknowledge many opponents cite the Bible as the reason for their opposition.

Full Story from the Globe Gazette
Click here for gay marriage resources in Iowa.
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700 Pro Gay Marriage Clergy Members Coming to Albany

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

With tomorrow’s expected vote on same-sex marriage, advocates of the legislation say they’re busing in 700 clergy members from around the state.

“This list represents a diverse group of faith traditions and congregations from all corners of our state. The leaders of these religious institutions understand the spiritual value of respecting all members of their community, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender,” said Alan Van Capelle, executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda.

Full Story from the NY Observer: http://www.observer.com/2009/politics/vote-tap-pro-same-sex-marriage-clergy-are-coming

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Minnesota Clergy Speaks Out for Gay Marriage

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Several prominent Twin Cities religious leaders are speaking in favor of marriage rights for same-gender couples in Minnesota.

Retired Bishop Lowell Erdahl of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Rabbi Jared Saks of Temple Israel in Minneapolis are among those speaking at a Capitol news conference.

In past years, a number of faith leaders spoke out against a proposed constitutional amendment that would have prohibited legal recognition of same-sex couples. But organizer OutFront Minnesota says this is the first coordinated statement by clergy in support of gay marriage rights in Minnesota.

Full Story from WCCO: http://wcco.com/wireapnewsmn/Prominent.Minn.clergy.2.1235050.html

Planning to marry your partner? Click here for gay marriage resources in Minnesota.

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