UK to legalize gay marriage (not so fast, Church of England)

The United Kingdom just can't commit. France approved gay marriage one day after similar bills were passed in the U.S. (proving our long-standing theory that the French want to be just like us), and the U.K. government has announced it will also legalize gay marriage — but with the caveat that same-sex unions will be banned in the Church of England and the Church in Wales. The two dominant churches — the only ones over which the government has such legal authority — have "explicitly" stated strong opposition to gay marriage, so this is the government's way to "reassure" them they won't be forced to conduct same-sex ceremonies. The bill is scheduled to be introduced sometime next year. Talk about cold feet. [Source]

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