In a decision that shocked court-watchers and delighted same-sex marriage advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review lower court rulings arising from challenges to state bans on same-sex marriage which will clear the way for same-sex marriages in at least five more states.
Tag Archives: same sex marriage
Louisiana Judge Defends Marriage
A federal judge in Louisiana has upheld the state’s constitutional authority to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman, saying that citizens and their elected officials should define marriage, not the court system.
Marriage Wars Not Over Yet
Veteran Supreme Court reporter Richard Wolf says there’s an Achilles heel in recent federal appeals court decisions in favor of same-sex marriage – most were not unanimous and the dissenting judges waged excellent arguments that will most certainly be considered when these cases reach the nation’s highest court.
Denmark to Force State Churches to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
While the Vatican claims it does not yet affect Catholic churches, a new law passed by the Danish parliament will force all churches to conduct gay marriages on their premises; priests can refuse to conduct the ceremonies, but they cannot stop them from taking place in their sanctuaries.
Citizens to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Opt-Out
As more and more states rush to legalize same-sex marriage, concerned citizens in Oregon who fear being forced into providing services for unions that violate their religious beliefs are pushing for the passage of a new “opt out” law that will protect their rights to disagree without fear of being sued for discrimination.
New Jersey To Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
A decision handed down on Friday by the New Jersey Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that would allow homosexuals to marry beginning today has opened the door for same-sex marriage in that state.
Justice Ginsburg Officiates at Same-Sex Wedding
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first member of the nation’s highest court to officiate at a same-sex wedding when she agreed to marry two close friends on Saturday.
Military Forcing Christians Into Closet
A 19-year veteran of the Air Force has had to retain an attorney after a lesbian commander relieved him of his post because he disapproved of same-sex marriage.
Gay Activists Begin to Challenge State Laws
It has been less than a month since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act and gay activists are already heading to court to challenge traditional marriage laws in several states.
Bishops Decry SCOTUS Decision on Same-Sex Marriage
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is calling yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act and refusing to rule on the merits of a challenge to California’s Proposition 8 a “tragic day for marriage and our nation.”
