United Kingdom: Conservative MP Suggests Churches Who Marry Straight Couples Must Also Perform Partnership Ceremonies
Image via Wikipedia Mike Weatherley , the Conservative MP for Hove , has called for churches to be banned from holding marriages if they refuse to perform civil partnerships for gay couples. He says that the idea will bring more equality for gay couples. In a letter to prime minister David Cameron , Mr Weatherley wrote: “As long as religious groups can refuse to preside over ceremonies for same-sex couples there will be inequality. “Such behaviour is not be tolerated in other areas, such as adoption, after all. Related articles Hove MP wants to take away church licences if they wont wed gays. (therainbowpost.com) Conservative MPs plan for fall session (cbc.ca) Scottish Conservative Party set to disband (telegraph.co.uk) MPs reject Nadine Dorries' proposal to change law on abortion counselling (newhumanist.org.uk) the end of brighton - Brighton, United Kingdom (travelpod.com) The Beatles, Oasis and Hollywood A-listers - welcome to the UK's coolest register office!