paya Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 This thread is dedicated to the celebrations of the legalisation of same-sex marriage in England and Wales! Her Majesty has just granted the royal assent, the last step on the trail to becoming law: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23338279 Show your joy but refrain from politics. 3
Bill W Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Thank God some countries are moving into the 21st century. The US is trying, kicking and screaming along the way, so maybe we'll get there too, before the end of the century. 1
Zombie Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks for posting this paya. I actually did a blog on this yesterday with stuff that can't be posted in the Lounge - if anyone's interested or wants to post stuff that can't go here https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/blog/504/entry-13712-gay-marriage-in-england-and-wales-to-be-made-legal-this-week/
Site Administrator wildone Posted July 17, 2013 Site Administrator Posted July 17, 2013 I don't want to be pushy or presumptuous, but will this have any affect on yours and Westie's future Paya If you don't want to comment, I'd totally understand
paya Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 I don't want to be pushy or presumptuous, but will this have any affect on yours and Westie's future Paya If you don't want to comment, I'd totally understand Of course! Now we only need to find a sponsor and then we'll arrange a big gay wedding!
Kiltie69 Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Gay marriage only if the faiths accept it. And to the two biggest faiths in England and Wales are not allowed to participate by law. The queen is the head of one of them. It good it's happening, as it is in Scotland. But it's a little constrictive to be honest. Thankfully the third largest faith in Britain is pro it.....go the Humanists.
Westie Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 We are legally allowed to call it a "marriage". Not a civil partnership. That is what we are celebrating. Small steps forward on a bigger journey, for sure, but for today this is a great event. For information only, which is to say that this is not a discussion of politics (in the sense of right, wrong or fish fingers), I just want to point out that this law not only allows CIVIL gay marriage, but as Kiltie alludes to, there is also an opt-in to allow RELIGIOUS gay marriage also. The Church of England is prevented from opting in, and the Catholic Church wont, but its wonderful to know that there are even more options open to everyone (quakers, and some baptists - i think - have already confirmed they will be opting in). West And PS - You're darn right this will affect mine and Paya's future. Maybe we could even broadcast via webcam to the whole GA community Afterall, this is where we met!!!
Zombie Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Gay marriage only if the faiths accept it. And to the two biggest faiths in England and Wales are not allowed to participate by law. The queen is the head of one of them. |'ve already given you the reasons for this Kiltie . Edited July 17, 2013 by Zombie
Site Administrator wildone Posted July 17, 2013 Site Administrator Posted July 17, 2013 Of course! Now we only need to find a sponsor and then we'll arrange a big gay wedding! We are legally allowed to call it a "marriage". Not a civil partnership. That is what we are celebrating. Small steps forward on a bigger journey, for sure, but for today this is a great event. For information only, which is to say that this is not a discussion of politics (in the sense of right, wrong or fish fingers), I just want to point out that this law not only allows CIVIL gay marriage, but as Kiltie alludes to, there is also an opt-in to allow RELIGIOUS gay marriage also. The Church of England is prevented from opting in, and the Catholic Church wont, but its wonderful to know that there are even more options open to everyone (quakers, and some baptists - i think - have already confirmed they will be opting in). West And PS - You're darn right this will affect mine and Paya's future. Maybe we could even broadcast via webcam to the whole GA community Afterall, this is where we met!!! to both of you
Kitt Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) We are legally allowed to call it a "marriage". Not a civil partnership. That is what we are celebrating. Small steps forward on a bigger journey, for sure, but for today this is a great event. For information only, which is to say that this is not a discussion of politics (in the sense of right, wrong or fish fingers), I just want to point out that this law not only allows CIVIL gay marriage, but as Kiltie alludes to, there is also an opt-in to allow RELIGIOUS gay marriage also. The Church of England is prevented from opting in, and the Catholic Church wont, but its wonderful to know that there are even more options open to everyone (quakers, and some baptists - i think - have already confirmed they will be opting in). West And PS - You're darn right this will affect mine and Paya's future. Maybe we could even broadcast via webcam to the whole GA community Afterall, this is where we met!!! Wooo hooo do i need a new dress to watch the cam cast? Edited July 18, 2013 by Kitt
Kiltie69 Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 West, Ross and I are already planning our "upgrade". .
Former Member Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 This is just such great news! Every time I see this thread I have to smile. Congratulations to everyone! Much love! MYI
Miles Long Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Yay England! News like this helps restore some of my lost faith in politics and society overall!
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