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English: Great Seal of the State of Colorado (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The archbishop of Denver has warned the passage of a civil unions bill recognizing homosexual partnerships in similar terms to marriage threatens he conscience rights of Coloradans , imperils Catholic charitable efforts, and harms the right of Colorado's children to have a mother and a father. Yesterday the Colorado House of Representatives voted 39-26 to approve  a bill  recognizing homosexual civil unions. The legislation, which provides all the rights of marriage, had previously passed the Democrat-dominated Senate in February. It will now go to the desk of Democratic Governor  John Hickenlooper , who is expected to sign it. Bishop Samuel Aquila In a statement following its passage, Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila said that the legislation “harms families, civil liberties, and the natural rights of all Colorado’s children.” The bishop said that the legislation has “discarded” the religiou

DENVER -- Opponents of same-sex unions rallied at the Colorado Capitol on Tuesday as tensions remained high one day after state House Republicans rejected a proposal to provide gay couples rights similar to marriage. Dozens of people saying they support traditional marriage cheered Republican lawmakers and thanked state House Speaker Frank McNulty , crediting him for the defeat of the heavily-debated civil union legislation. Gay rights advocates also maintained a presence at the Capitol, as a man with a horn loudly heckled McNulty as he addressed the crowd. McNulty spoke through the noise, urging Republicans to spread the message that his party will protect traditional marriage. It's becoming clear that both parties plan to campaign on the issue of civil unions versus traditional marriage in November. Fundraising emails have gone out with each party seeking support based on its stance regarding the failed civil union bill. "It does not end here today," McNulty said. &