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26 Jun 2015
NASHVILLE — Two Tennessee Republican state legislators announced Friday they are drafting a bill to shield Tennessee clergy from having to perform same-sex marriages and churches from having to host same-sex wedding ceremonies.

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26 Jun 2015
(Source ... Augustus, Jr ... Worcester faith leaders, along with the Worcester Clergy Police Partnership, will lead our City in prayer for the victims, families and community of Charleston, following the tragic shooting there earlier this month....
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26 Jun 2015
Gay rights advocates in Springfield were overwhelmed by Friday’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. “It’s been a long time coming,” Equality Springfield President Rick Incorvati said ... Each clergy will have to make that decision based on what they believe is best regarding gay marriage, he said. ....
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26 Jun 2015
“When I see all of you here this morning because when I see all of you I know I can keep hope alive because I am a woman of faith and you all are faith leaders,” she said to clergy gathered at Paschal’s restaurant in Atlanta ... Rollins died from AIDS in 1996 ... View Comments 0 ... ....
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26 Jun 2015
(Source. Diane Black) ... "I have always believed that marriage is a sacred promise between man, woman, and God ... As we look ahead to implementation of this ruling, we must now ensure that religious freedom is not further eroded and that the conscience rights of our clergy and faith-based wedding officiants are protected.". ### ... distributed by ... (noodl. 28847545) ....
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26 Jun 2015
(Source. Office of Lieutenant Governor of Texas) ... This principle was adopted by over 76 percent of Texas voters in 2005 ... "This past session, the legislature passed protections for members of the clergy who could be pressured into performing marriages that conflict with their religious beliefs protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution....







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