Sentences with phrase «for equal marriage»

Barnacle has also jumped into the battle for equal marriage rights for gays and lesbians, testifying in the state legislature.

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A marriage tax allowance might not persuade traditionalists of the case for equal marriage but it might at least sugar the pill a little.

The unease across the party was highlighted yesterday when 35 current or former Conservative associations handed in a letter to Downing Street that accused the prime minister of showing «utter contempt» for the grassroots activists after pressing ahead with legislation for equal marriage.

A few news outlets say he is still deciding on his vote, even if the Coalition for Equal Marriage thinks he's in the bag.

There are another nine Lib Dem MPs who are listed on the Coalition for Equal Marriage website as not declaring for or against.

I am arguing for equal marriage because I think that the gay community is growing among young people and they want an equal voice.

The formation of the Coalition for Equal Marriage and Out4Marriage gave big boost to the pro-gay marriage campaign.

Not exact matches

Far more extensive change to marriage laws would be necessary to allow polygamy — in no other country where equal marriage for gay people exists has this come up.

Jesus himself could come down and proclaim that marriage is for everyone, and all people are equal no matter who they are... and the religious right would disagree with what he has to say.

«As a practising Christian, a protestant and a unionist who is engaged to a Catholic Irishwoman, for me, equal marriage isn't about one religion, country or community.

Marriage to many is a religious ittisnution, why is the government involved????? Equal but separate is never equal Cilvil unions for all who seek them in the eyes of the governEqual but separate is never equal Cilvil unions for all who seek them in the eyes of the governequal Cilvil unions for all who seek them in the eyes of the government.

To hold that same - sex marriage is part of the fundamental right to marry, or necessary for giving LGBT people the equal protection of the laws, the Court implicitly made a number of other assumptions: that one - flesh union has no distinct value in itself, only the feelings fostered by any kind of consensual sex; that there is nothing special about knowing the love of the two people whose union gave you life, whose bodies gave you yours, so long as you have two sources of care and support; that what children need is parenting in some disembodied sense, and not mothering and fathering.

Dan Brennan with «Friendship, Marriage, and Ongoing Sexism» «But for Mark and Grace, their model of marital friendship is not a voluntary equal - footing friendship.

The NAACP's support for marriage equality is deeply rooted in the fourteenth amendment of the United States constitution and equal protection of all people» said NAACP president Benjamin Todd Jealous, a strong backer of gay rights.

In response, we believe in building strong marriages with our spouses and children as we start our own families, but wonder what this has to do with fighting against equal protection for gay couples.

New York's recent legalization of gay marriage is being hailed by many as a watershed moment in the history of the fight for equal rights for same sex couples.

While some have lauded Pence for taking steps to guard his marriage, many are pushing back, claiming that such rules reduce women to sexual temptations and prevent Pence from interacting with women in key roles as equals.

IF you're going to redefine «marriage» for the purpose of visiting someone in the hospital, obtaining equal access to health benefits, filing joint returns, then look at the entire legal definition.

ddeevviinn I know of a number of people who say that they can find no sensible reason for denying equal marriage rights to gays, but they will because the Bible declares it wrong.

Expressing his support for LGBT rights and equal marriage, he initially declined to explain his stance on gay sex.

Its warrant for this claim is that social changes, including recognition of the equal dignity and rights of women, «have worked deep transformations in the structure of marriage, affecting aspects of marriage once viewed as essential» (2, my emphasis).

Among them are life, liberty, security of person, freedom from slavery and from torture and inhumane treatment; equality before the law; the right to judicial remedies for wrongs; freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention; fair trials and due process of law, including the presumption of innocence; privacy; freedom of movement; equal rights in marriage; freedoms of speech, press, assembly and association; and free elections.

Additionally and relatedly, the Church's opposition to same - sex marriage, to abortion, and to euthanasia are presented by the liberal commentariat, that has also been the main cheerleader for the «Yes» campaign, as indicating its unfitness to be part of a «new, equal, just and progressive Scotland.»

It started a couple of days ago when I popped off on my Facebook page about how much I wished there was a really great marriage conference for people whose marriages are more like our own — theologians call it «egalitarian» meaning that we believe in a marriage of equals, that we are co-leaders and our marriage is more about lifting each other up and following Jesus together as one.

Advocates for g a y marriage are not asking for equal rights.

A federal appeals court on May 31st ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional because it denies equal rights for legally married same - sex couples, making it likely that the Supreme Court will consider the politically divisive issue for the first time in its next term.

«We believe that personal independence and equal human rights can never be forfeited, except for crime; that marriage should be an equal and permanent partnership, and so recognized by law; that until it is so recognized, married partners should provide against the radical injustice of present laws, by every means in their power...»

This is a dangerous doctrine indeed, for it is a strange community which would risk giving singleness an equal status with marriage.

Do you know that many Christans support equal rights for LBGT Americans but do not support G - ay marriage laws?

There is little in the undisputed epistles that could be seen as misogynist, indeed Paul's view of marriage is remarkable for its equal treatment of husband and wife and the recognition of the ministry of women.

At yesterday's inaugural speech, President Obama strongly hinted that he may endorse marriage for gays and lesbians as an equal right under the Constitution: «Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law, for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we -LSB-...]

That said, some things we do in a marriage and for the marriage are, in an Orwellian way, more equal than others.

Policy formulation that sees marriage as the only good relationship format for commitment seems, therefore, to be rather short - sighted and ill - informed when other relationship forms, such as cohabitation or living apart together, can involve equal if not more commitment.

Pause for a minute and read that again: Marriage equals winning... at life.

As for gays seeking marriage, there are many laws under which they are denied equal justice.

For Daryl, that is a very real possibility: «I don't see marriage as an option until the (divorce) laws are equal.

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With the most successful campaigns of the past several years in both the political and advocacy spheres having a viral component (remember that time all of your Facebook friends changed their profile pictures to equal signs to show their support for marriage equality?)

Brian Cook is with the Human Rights Campaign, which works on marriage equality and other equal rights issues for the LGBT community.

«The two Senators from New York join the «New Yorkers for Marriage Equality Campaign» at a pivotal moment in the fight for equal rights,» said HRC President Joe Solmonese via press release.

As a result, Sean has pledged to fight endlessly for the freedom of the LGBT community, supporting equal marriage rights and fighting discrimination in the job and housing markets.

He is among a handful of Republicans in Congress to support same - sex marriage, and was the only GOP member to support the Equal Rights Amendment for women.

Hanna stood out nationally as the only Republican in Congress to support same - sex marriage, a woman's right to an abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wEqual Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wequal rights for women.

we have to remember that many good things were considered high offensive: abolishment of slavery, equal rights for women, civil rights, anti segregation, inter-racial marriages, LGBT rights,....

And should it be used to persecute a minority that is simply seeking equal rights?If you are going to selectively use your Bible to justify hating homosexuals and our quest for marriage equality, then why do you happen to ignore many many other parts of the Bible such as: the Biblical support of slavery (Luke 12:47 - 48, Ephesians 6:5, 1 Timothy 6:1 - 2), selling your daughters into slavery (Exodus 21:7 - 11), Biblical Incest (Genosis 19:36), Biblical polygamy (1 Kings 11:3), Forbidding women to speak in church (I Cor 14:34 - 35), stoning stubborn children (Duet 21:18 - 2), stoning your daughter if she loses her virginity out of wedlock (Deut 22:20 - 21) or killing the children born out of affairs (Rev 2:22 - 23).

But he said of No 10's attempts to introduce equal marriage: «I have just never felt that this is what we should be focusing on... There was no huge demand for this and we didn't need to spend a lot of parliamentary time and upset vast numbers of people in order to do this.»

ANDREW HARROP: As the Supreme Court hears the case for equal civil partnerships, our general secretary argues that inequality runs deep within the institution of marriage.

Hanna, of Barneveld in Oneida County, stood out as the only Republican in Congress to support a combination of abortion rights, same - sex marriage and the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wEqual Rights Amendment, guaranteeing equal rights for wequal rights for women.

Sadie Smith faithfully transcribes last week's equal marriage debate for us in full...