Should gay couples be allowed to get married in places of worship?

The Government says same-sex civil partnerships can now take place on church property, but the majority of religions still discriminate against homosexual couples by not allowing gay weddings.

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Catholic opposed to gay marriage in church

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raised a Catholic, married to a man

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actor and singer-songwriter

Heather Peace
came out as gay to her Mum just after she turned 18

Laura McLachlan
Rabbi within liberal Judaism

Mark Solomon
believes couples should be able to choose marriage or civil partnership

Ian Goggin

Featured Comments

"I believe in God, and to walk down the aisle and have the woman I cherish stand beside me hand in hand and to say those sacred vows is a right no one should be denied. I'm not a second class citizen." — Lesley 's comment on Laura McLachlan's film

"What if a straight married couple don't want children, or if they aren't able to conceive, does their marriage suddenly become a shame to the state?" — Robyn McNeill's comment on Anthony McCarthy's film

"I totally agree same sex couples should be allowed to get married. I am heterosexual but if two people love each other and want to spend the rest of their life with that special person they should have the same rights as anyone else." — Janet's comment on Kevin Maxwell's film

"Positive and sensible, great contribution." — Peter's comment on Ian Goggin's film

"4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?" — megamouth's comment on Heather Peace's film

"We get diseases that are spread by food... Does it mean that human beings are not biologically designed to eat?" — Asier's comment on John Richardson's film

"All people should have the same legal,equal rights and be treated with respect by everyone - God stated this first and many States have made it their law too. However, there are always boundaries we must not cross." — Jenny Linden's comment on Mark Solomon's film