An Ecumenical Ministry in the Parish of St Patrick's Catholic Church In San Diego USA

Established in 1921 & Served by Augustinians

米国サンディエゴの聖パトリックカトリック教会教区におけるエキュメニカル宣教

1921年創立、アウグスティノ会が運営

Jesus was political and so are we ~ how christians vote matters

Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Diversity of opinion on same-sex unions

May 31, 2008

Diversity of opinion on same-sex unions

by Sandi Dolbee
San Diego Union-Tribune

Rabbi Martin Lawson is ready. "I'm really strongly an advocate of treating (same-gender) couples as being made in God's image," said the longtime spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El, a Reform Jewish congregation in Del Cerro.

The Rev. Glenn Wade is not. "I personally believe homosexuality is incompatible with Scripture," said the senior pastor of North Park Baptist Church.

Bishop Mary Ann Swenson is not certain what she will tell ministers. "The honest truth is I haven't figured it out yet," said the United Methodist leader whose jurisdiction includes San Diego.

While the impact of this month's state Supreme Court decision to allow same-gender marriages isn't completely clear, the pressure is building. Barring a court-ordered postponement, county clerks could begin issuing same-gender marriage licenses as early as June 17.

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