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Alex Gordon
Member - 14 posts
Given that couple did not appear to object to the previous status of non-religious marrriages and did not appear to complain about civil marriages, then this is not an issue about the religious status of marriage but is more likely to be an issue about homophobic bigotry.
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Anne McAllister
Member - 118 posts
As a Roman Catholic I feel that this case is outrageous.
My faith may not condone the act of homosexuality but it also teaches us to love thy neighbour.
Tha Catholic religeon forbids sex before marriage ( guilty) and use of contraception ( guilty again) so does this mean that by declaring I am a single parent ( and a sinner) mean that my rights have been infringed because everyone will know Ive been naughty?(very)
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Kevin Brown
Member - 76 posts
How does this discriminate? I assume the employee records apply to people of all creeds and colours. There's a subtle clue in their relationship in that it appears to be of mixed gender and, presumably, as devout catholics they will have married in the eyes of their god. Their argument appears to hinge on what they theorize other peoples' perceptions of their status to be, rather than what it actually is.
I am surprised though that Strathclyde Police didn't offer the obvious third alternative,
- uncivil partnership.
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Richard Aust
Member - 7 posts
There is a significant difference between marriage and civil partnership - the former being supported by Christian Churches whereas the latter is generally not.
It's not a matter of homophobic bigotry but a matter of accuracy.
There is no conflict between not condoning homosexuality and loving your neighbour in the Christian sense.
As for 'How does this discriminate?' - like Kevin I'm not sure about that.
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