Unitarian Universalist Association President Applauds California Marriage Ruling
May 15, 2008
Unitarian Universalist Association President Rev. William G. Sinkford issued this statement in response to today’s California Supreme Court ruling on Marriage Equality:
I rejoice today in the California Supreme Court’s decision to end discrimination in the state’s marriage laws. On behalf of the Unitarian Universalist Association, I thank the brave justices for honoring the spirit of the California constitution and extending its protections to same-sex spouses. Decades ago, California led the nation in affirming the right of inter-racial couples to marry, and it’s fitting that the state now joins Massachusetts as a leader in full marriage equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens. I want to thank the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of California (UULM) for their tireless work on behalf of marriage equality. UULM was the driving force behind the Interfaith Amicus Brief that was signed by more than 400 clergy and religious organization I am proud that so many Unitarian Universalist ministers and congregations were signatories to the brief.
The California decision makes a profound difference in the lives of thousands of couples and families in California, and it offers hope for same-sex couples across the country. Marriage is a civil right.
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is a faith community of more than 1000 self-governing congregations that bring to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance and social justice. For more information about the UUA, including recent press releases and news articles, please visit our online pressroom. For more information about the UU Legislative Ministry of California, please visit their website.
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