Comments on: Sweden allows gay couples to marry in church http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/ News, reviews and comment from Europe's largest gay news service Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:20:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eagle the militant American Indian-Jew http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-79006 Eagle the militant American Indian-Jew Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:32:31 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-79006 Well now Monkeychops alias Sugar-Plum-Fairy, Anon, Celex & Jalex has a new alias now: Alesha. Where on earth did she come up with this name? Everyone with a half of a mind is wise to you, but the only shame is on you as a so-called-ex-gay. Tell me old girl how some one can become an ex-gay,unless of course they die, then we all become ex-humans. But then again are you even human? Perhaps you've one of those avenging angels, oh dear, what will we ever do? An avenging angel! And I see only the Swedish Christian Democrats were against the passage. Doesn't sound like Democrats to me, but Republicans, because as anyone knows Republicans or Repulse-icans for want of a better name are most always the homophobics, but rarely Democrats. This shows that Sweden is a more civilized country far ahead of Jolly Old England, the British Empire and the Good Old Boys US of A. Well now Monkeychops alias Sugar-Plum-Fairy, Anon, Celex & Jalex has a new alias now: Alesha. Where on earth did she come up with this name? Everyone with a half of a mind is wise to you, but the only shame is on you as a so-called-ex-gay. Tell me old girl how some one can become an ex-gay,unless of course they die, then we all become ex-humans. But then again are you even human? Perhaps you’ve one of those avenging angels, oh dear, what will we ever do? An avenging angel! And I see only the Swedish Christian Democrats were against the passage. Doesn’t sound like Democrats to me, but Republicans, because as anyone knows Republicans or Repulse-icans for want of a better name are most always the homophobics, but rarely Democrats. This shows that Sweden is a more civilized country far ahead of Jolly Old England, the British Empire and the Good Old Boys US of A.

]]> By: Jack http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78779 Jack Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:46:28 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78779 "Plus ca change, plus la meme merde." Researcher John Boswell documented that for several hundred years, both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches blessed same-sex unions (Same Sex Unions in Premodern Europe, 1994). They have strongly objected, but their objections now seem hollow and specious, to say the least. “Plus ca change, plus la meme merde.” Researcher John Boswell documented that for several hundred years, both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches blessed same-sex unions (Same Sex Unions in Premodern Europe, 1994). They have strongly objected, but their objections now seem hollow and specious, to say the least.

]]> By: Mark http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78770 Mark Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:15:06 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78770 Rose: France doesn't allow same-sex marriage at all, though, so do they really have the right idea? A French PACS does not give as many legal rights as a British civil partnership. Rose: France doesn’t allow same-sex marriage at all, though, so do they really have the right idea? A French PACS does not give as many legal rights as a British civil partnership.

]]> By: Brian Burton http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78752 Brian Burton Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:16:36 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78752 I'm a Gay Christian and my faith in Chistianity is unshakable. When any couple want a Religious, marrage ceremonyin Church. It is to be joined in Holy Matrimony by 'God,' the priest is just the insrtement in the arrangement. If I could have married the man of my dreams in Church, I would. As it was in the UK, you take whats on offer. I’m a Gay Christian and my faith in Chistianity is unshakable. When any couple want a Religious, marrage ceremonyin Church. It is to be joined in Holy Matrimony by ‘God,’ the priest is just the insrtement in the arrangement. If I could have married the man of my dreams in Church, I would. As it was in the UK, you take whats on offer.

]]> By: Rich http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78739 Rich Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:23:50 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78739 @ron753 - You got that right - Well done Lutheran Church another step in the right direction. @ron753 – You got that right – Well done Lutheran Church another step in the right direction.

]]> By: ron753 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78731 ron753 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:46:12 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78731 Watch you rear, Sweden, because Islam is creeping up to take your freedom away again! And it has a particular hatred for women and gays. Watch you rear, Sweden, because Islam is creeping up to take your freedom away again! And it has a particular hatred for women and gays.

]]> By: barry http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78716 barry Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:42:03 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78716 Great news for all Christians who consider recognition from their church as a vital part of their union. Pity about the ridiculous stance of the C of E - but then, it's always been one step behind what's going on - to wit the opening up of Rome to the Anglican tradition without poor Rowan Williams knowing a thing about it until the job's been done. I wonder how many of those who marry in the Swedish church will become regular worshippers as a result? They can't blame discrimination or homophobia! Interesting to see how much they really appreciate what their church has done for them. Great news for all Christians who consider recognition from their church as a vital part of their union. Pity about the ridiculous stance of the C of E – but then, it’s always been one step behind what’s going on – to wit the opening up of Rome to the Anglican tradition without poor Rowan Williams knowing a thing about it until the job’s been done.
I wonder how many of those who marry in the Swedish church will become regular worshippers as a result? They can’t blame discrimination or homophobia! Interesting to see how much they really appreciate what their church has done for them.

]]> By: JohnK http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78704 JohnK Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:14:43 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78704 Eaxctly Will . . . and charming behaviour from a so called "Christian" Eaxctly Will

. . . and charming behaviour from a so called “Christian”

]]> By: Will http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78684 Will Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:44:30 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78684 I just love Alesha's comments, don't you? (S)he always just pops in on religious stories and hurls a bit of meaningless tripe as an insult and then promptly leaves, as if we're all supposed to be 'wounded' by the remark.... ...rather like the way monkeys hurl their own faeces when they become frustrated. I just love Alesha’s comments, don’t you?

(S)he always just pops in on religious stories and hurls a bit of meaningless tripe as an insult and then promptly leaves, as if we’re all supposed to be ‘wounded’ by the remark….

…rather like the way monkeys hurl their own faeces when they become frustrated.

]]> By: Robert, ex-pat Brit http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78683 Robert, ex-pat Brit Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:43:57 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78683 Kudos to Sweden! Doesn't say much about the piss poor situation in the UK now does it, no same-sex marriage choice either. Alesha.......if you read the new testament, assuming you are really a so called "christian", your idol Jesus Christ didn't mention, judge or condemn gay people. Show me where its written? Now if you're Jewish, you can use that lame Leviticus man made comment about us of course. Check out www.fallwell.com and you'll see why you so called christians are mostly all hypocrites and bigots because you deliberately and conveniently ignore but cherry-pick references that do or don't conform to your personal comfort zone, yet you all claim to believe in scripture. You either believe in all of it or you don't. You and your kind are so superficial and transparent. Rose, yes, the French most certainly do have the best system for marriage. Who wants a religious cult based marriage anyway? For those who do and I have no objection to it if they so choose, and I'm addressing straights here, honestly believe that the maority of brides wearing a white dress are really a virgin in this day and age? The white dress is supposed to represent purity and virginity. Another strike against hypocrisy. Kudos to Sweden! Doesn’t say much about the piss poor situation in the UK now does it, no same-sex marriage choice either.

Alesha…….if you read the new testament, assuming you are really a so called “christian”, your idol Jesus Christ didn’t mention, judge or condemn gay people. Show me where its written?

Now if you’re Jewish, you can use that lame Leviticus man made comment about us of course. Check out http://www.fallwell.com and you’ll see why you so called christians are mostly all hypocrites and bigots because you deliberately and conveniently ignore but cherry-pick references that do or don’t conform to your personal comfort zone, yet you all claim to believe in scripture. You either believe in all of it or you don’t. You and your kind are so superficial and transparent.

Rose, yes, the French most certainly do have the best system for marriage. Who wants a religious cult based marriage anyway? For those who do and I have no objection to it if they so choose, and I’m addressing straights here, honestly believe that the maority of brides wearing a white dress are really a virgin in this day and age? The white dress is supposed to represent purity and virginity. Another strike against hypocrisy.

]]> By: SamH http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78682 SamH Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:37:47 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78682 Well Simon, aren't you the beaming bastion of tolerance towards others with different viewpoints? I'm sure you'd be surprised to know some within the lgbt community subscribe to that "superstition based cult". Get off your elitist high horse already. Well Simon, aren’t you the beaming bastion of tolerance towards others with different viewpoints? I’m sure you’d be surprised to know some within the lgbt community subscribe to that “superstition based cult”. Get off your elitist high horse already.

]]> By: Me http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78680 Me Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:33:45 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78680 Sweden is miles ahead of the UK - yet again. Gender neutral marriage is a fantastic idea - unlike the separate but equal CPs. Sweden is miles ahead of the UK – yet again. Gender neutral marriage is a fantastic idea – unlike the separate but equal CPs.

]]> By: Mike http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78679 Mike Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:29:57 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78679 Well done Sweden and well done their Lutheran Church! (I think Martin Luther might well have approved, especially seeing how Homophobic the RC church has become!) Well done Sweden and well done their Lutheran Church! (I think Martin Luther might well have approved, especially seeing how Homophobic the RC church has become!)

]]> By: JohnK http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78667 JohnK Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:29:16 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78667 Alesha Wrote "Shame" No No No Alesha . . . the shame is with those Christian churches which claim to be Chrisitan but do not allow gay marriages. The Lutheran Church of Sweden puts all other Christian dominations to shame Alesha . . . Shame on you Alesha Wrote

“Shame”

No No No Alesha . . . the shame is with those Christian churches which claim to be Chrisitan but do not allow gay marriages.

The Lutheran Church of Sweden puts all other Christian dominations to shame

Alesha . . . Shame on you

]]> By: Rose http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78665 Rose Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:06:50 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78665 I've always thought the French had the right idea. Marriage is a civil ceremony performed at a registry office. Those of a religious persuasion are free to have all the trimmings at church, but its optional. Even in the UK, and I presume other places, too, a church wedding is not legally binding unless there is a little man in the corner with the register to sign. When you examine exactly what a wedding is, what a marriage is, the obsession the church has with its narrow definition falls short. I’ve always thought the French had the right idea. Marriage is a civil ceremony performed at a registry office. Those of a religious persuasion are free to have all the trimmings at church, but its optional. Even in the UK, and I presume other places, too, a church wedding is not legally binding unless there is a little man in the corner with the register to sign. When you examine exactly what a wedding is, what a marriage is, the obsession the church has with its narrow definition falls short.

]]> By: Simon Murphy http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78663 Simon Murphy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:44:49 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78663 Well good for them. Nice to see that this superstition based cult has decided to be reasonable. I'd prefer to have all legal recognition removed from weddings performed in churches. Marriage is a legal contract. The churches have no business putting their superstitious paws over legal documents. These weirdoes believe that the son of 'god' was born of a virgin. They don't have any sort of reason. Well good for them. Nice to see that this superstition based cult has decided to be reasonable.

I’d prefer to have all legal recognition removed from weddings performed in churches. Marriage is a legal contract. The churches have no business putting their superstitious paws over legal documents. These weirdoes believe that the son of ‘god’ was born of a virgin. They don’t have any sort of reason.

]]> By: Alesha http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78658 Alesha Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:23:02 +0000 http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/22/sweden-allows-gay-couples-to-marry-in-church/#comment-78658 Shame!!! Shame!!!

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