[UUA-L] Unitarian Universalist Association President Applauds New Hampshire Marriage Law

[Unitarian Universalist Association]

Rev. William G. Sinkford, President of the Unitarian Universalist
Association, issued this statement in support of New Hampshire's new
marriage law:

I am overjoyed that New Hampshire has joined the growing number of
states with inclusive marriage laws.  This is another victory for civil
rights in America.  More and more fair-minded citizens believe that
same-sex couples and their families deserve legal recognition and
protection, and that conviction is cause for joy and celebration.   

As a religious leader who has proudly officiated at weddings for
same-sex couples, I am called to set the record straight: In more than
two centuries of changing state and federal marriage statues, no
religious group or official has ever been required to solemnize a
marriage that goes against the teachings of their faith, nor will new
marriage laws require them to do so in the future. Marriage equality is
a matter of civil rights, not sacred rites. 

 

Read Sinkford's complete statement at
http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/142912.shtml .