Are there any christian denominations that will perform gay marriages or civil unions?
2006-08-21 08:25:46 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Marriage:
Universalist Unitarian
Unions:
Episcopalians
Deists
Non-Denominational
2006-08-21 08:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Tofu Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
Vermont Episcopal Church to Bless Gay Unions
Morning Edition, June 18, 2004 · The Episcopal Diocese of Vermont on Friday unveils vows and liturgy to bless same-sex unions. Vermont is the only state to legalize civil unions.s!
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, January 23, 2006; Page B02
In a gesture of love that has become in Virginia, as elsewhere, a gesture of political protest, about 60 gay and heterosexual couples, some young and others who've been together 25 years or more, reaffirmed their vows of commitment yesterday in a ceremony at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington.
Coming days after a Maryland judge ruled that a state law banning same-sex marriage is discriminatory and as Virginia legislators consider a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman, the ceremony had an air of celebration and defiance.
2006-08-21 15:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by friscolady 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if there are denominations as a whole who perform gay marriages, but I do know that there are some churches in various denominations who have compromised their beliefs to perform gay marriages.
2006-08-21 15:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce Leroy - The Last Dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't need a church. Just find a beautiful spot, where you feel at peace, invite all your friends and loved ones who support and love you, and have someone who you trust and respect ask god to bless you. Who needs the piece of paper. A true celebration of creating a union between 2 people needs no walls and no rules. Telling your partner you love and respect them in front of all your friends is union enough... besides god is there with you. Love knows no boundaries.
Love is Love nothing more nothing less.
and enjoy the cake :)
2006-08-21 17:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tanya N (thesingingbeaner) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much a pastor to pastor thing among the mainlines. Certainly the Metropolitan Community Church does, and I think many Unity churches do as well. The United Churches of Christ in California did.
2006-08-21 15:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are fortunate enough to live in a liberated country known as a "Free Church" where everything from lesbians, to gays can get married and be accepted.
Here in Norway, there is one church like that. The pastor is a lesbian and would be more than willing to unite both of you, if you are interested.
2006-08-21 15:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am christian and what I think is that Gay marriage it is just not right because GOD made man to be with a Woman not with a man and it goes the same thing for the girls
2006-08-21 15:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, I have been told that it is pretty much a Christian sin to be gay. Look at Adam and Eve. The world was born of a man and a woman loving each other.
So, really, I dont know.
2006-08-21 15:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by ibanezfender12 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not as far as I know but civil unions are allowed in certain countries.
2006-08-21 15:32:57 · answer #9 · answered by Auntie Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful but it would be beautiful if christians would accept and even help us. It is hard enough as it is to be gay without religion making it difficult for us to live with our spouse
2006-08-21 15:53:43 · answer #10 · answered by Jessi K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋