Sweden Church Split on Gay Marriage Support
It is being reported that the church of Sweden is split over what appears to be the future of gender neutral marriage. This could occur in the very near future and could present a choice for the church. Perform all weddings and or refrain from all weddings. This will become the framework for future legislation in the United States.
Gay marriage support split in Church of Sweden
GenQ With gay marriage likely to be constitutional in Sweden in the near future, support for allowing the marriages is mixed.
In the wake of a report recommending that a non-gender specific marriage law be passed in Sweden, the Church of Sweden has taken to the top of its agenda allowing the prospect of gay marriages.In a vote conducted by the church’s governing body, the church voted 161 votes to 74 in favour of performing legally binding weddings, which would include same-sex marriages if the recommendation to the Swedish government is followed through.
The Church of Sweden will either have to carry out weddings between same-sex couples, or abstain itself from the legalities of marriage ceremonies if parliament chooses to push the legislation.
The likelihood of performing legally recognized same-sex marriages is receiving strong opposition from within the church.
