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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly  Mainline Protestants and Same-Sex Marriage

Churches are feeling increasing pressure to reassess their policies on same-sex unions. Details

 

Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Episode: Mainline Protestants and Same-Sex Marriage

For decades, mainline denominations have been wrestling over issues surrounding homosexuality: whether to ordain gay clergy and whether to recognize same-sex unions. Now that six states have legalized gay marriage, those battles are taking on a new urgency. Some church members are pushing the denominations to reassess their policies, while others are fighting to hold the line.

Duration: (9:20)
Premiere Date: 07/09/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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