[danielf]

Originally Posted by ashgray

oh yes clever,check what happened in the house of lords last night and on the 3rd of march,its only got to go back through the commons then this equalities bill will pass into law and vicars will have to marry gays or leave themselves open to prosecution just like the b&b owner did.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...ists-fear.html

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle7047572.ece

In a letter to The Times ten days ago, senior bishops including the Bishop of Salisbury and the Dean of Southwark expressed their support for the amendment, which was tabled by gay Labour peer Lord Alli.

The move will result in an amendment to the Equalities Bill which would allow, though not compel, religious organisations to host civil partnerships. Religious language would also be permitted within the ceremonies.