Pelosi, Theologians, Lay Catholics Agree: Support Marriage Equality

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By Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry The message that American Catholics support marriage equality is one that cannot be emphasized or repeated enough.  Since the Catholic bishops oppose marriage equality so vocally and vociferously, it is important to keep reminding people that the hierarchy’s position is not reflective of the Catholic population.  Some recent news stories highlight…

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Out Of The Amendment One Ashes: All Means All

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Last Wednesday morning, North Carolinians awoke to the news that discrimination had been written into their constitution via the passage of Amendment One.  While tears turned to cheers when President Obama announced his support of marriage equality, people in 42 states are still left with legal bans on marriage equality, all of them in existence…

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Christians Thank Obama For Support Of Marriage Equality

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Yesterday, President Obama declared his support for marriage equality. In an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, President Obama told the country and the world that he has decided to support same sex marriage. What’s more, he cited his Christian faith as a motivator in making his decision. We could not be more thankful for this historic support. To…

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Biden May Not Speak For Obama, But He Speaks For Most Catholics

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  Equally Blessed, a coalition of four faith Catholic groups who work on behalf of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the church and wider society, released the following statement in response to Vice President Joe Biden’s comment on marriage equality made Sunday on Meet the Press: “While Washington insiders puzzle over…

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