Peers Vote to Lift Ban on Gay Marriages in Churches

Knowing how litigious homosexuals are, this is likely to involve some lawsuits against the Catholic Church, like the one already threatening the last Catholic adoption agency in England, here.

[BBC] Peers have voted to lift the ban on same sex couples holding civil partnership ceremonies inside churches.

The House of Lords agreed an amendment to the Equality Bill which would allow, but not compel, religious organisations to host the occasions.

Gay rights campaigners celebrated the change, but opponents said it could be impractical and undermine marriage.

Peers voted by a majority of 74 in favour of the amendment, which was not backed by the government.

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