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"It's your duty to oppose gay marriage" Vatican tells politicians The Vatican is launching its biggest assault yet on supporters of same-sex marriage. In a special document to be released Thursday to bishops around the world, the Vatican directs the clergy to exert pressure on Catholic politicians. The document, titled "Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons" was prepared by the Church's guardian of orthodoxy, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Pope John Paul and top Vatican officials have been speaking out for months against proposals in a number of countries to legalize same-sex marriages. See full text Source: The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project print    send   correct  ADD YOUR COMMENT >>  Vatican document  Analysis and information  Bush administration  Muslims states  Choike in-depth reports    Vatican document Considerations on unions between homosexual persons Source: Vatican "In recent years, various questions relating to homosexuality have been addressed with some frequency by Pope John Paul II and by the relevant Dicasteries of the Holy See. Homosexuality is a troubling moral and social phenomenon, even in those countries where it does not present significant legal issues. It gives rise to greater concern in those countries that have granted -or intend to grant- legal recognition to homosexual unions, which may include the possibility of adopting children."    Analysis and information Gay unions defy God says Vatican Source: Guardian This is a fight the Vatican can't win. That shocking and cruel language tried to commit the Catholic church to total opposition to a social trend that increasingly looks irresistible. It is a classic example of how to embarrass your friends and motivate your enemies.    Bush administration Bush 'leaning toward constitutional ban on gay marriage' Source: The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project President George W. Bush referring to gays as 'sinners' said White House lawyers are looking at legislation for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.    Muslims states Vatican, Muslim States slam queer human rights Source: The Gully The Vatican and the Organization of the Islamic Conference, an inter-governmental group of 56 countries, each pulled out all the stops today in a bid to defeat the first resolution in the history of the United Nations that reminds the world that queers, too, have human rights. The web site provides several articles on the issue.    Choike in-depth reports Sexual minorities and the law Depending on where they live, LGBT people may be allowed to marry and adopt children, or be put to death. Homophobia The fear and rejection of homosexuality pervades society, making this a hostile and dangerous world for non-heterosexuals.

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