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The Opt-Out Clause in Gay Marriage
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South Africa has passed a ruling that homosexual couples can get married, which is a huge step in the gay rights movement. This is a large change in Africa, since homosexuals face attacks in South Africa, and it is illegal in many African countries. However, there is a clause included in the legislation that would allow clergy to “opt-out” from marrying the couple due to moral grounds. But if you read some of the comments that Christian leaders have made in South Africa about this legislation, it’s not surprising that an opt-out clause was included.

 

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Positive step.
By Nicole Jun 11th 2007 at 1:46 am EDT
Being able to opt is understandable, especially for clergy, as long as they're able to get a legally recognized marriage. Although the situations are a little differnt, my parents have been divorced over a decade but are still married according to the Catholic Church. The legal, not religious, marriage is what matters. Plus it was the only way to make the change and I think eventually it will lead to more people and clergy being open to gay marriages.
  
time-sensitive?
By curious Jun 11th 2007 at 4:43 pm EDT
the article you linked to is from nov. 14, 2006
Re: time-sensitive?
By sekai.no.kakumei Jun 12th 2007 at 3:25 pm EDT
Yes, I know. There is a more recent article in Ms. Magazine, however, I couldn't link to it. I wanted to at least have a reference article, and that was the best one I could find at the time. If I find a more recent one, I'll post it. Sorry about that! ^-^;
  
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