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New Jersey Says Clerics Aren't Required to Unite Gay Couples.

Authors :
Kelley, Tina
Source :
New York Times. 1/12/2007, Vol. 156 Issue 53822, pB2-B2. 1/8p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents information on the announcement made by Stuart Rabner, Attorney General of New Jersey that the involvement of clerics to unite the same-sex couples in civil unions is not required. As stated in a letter written to the State Registrar, Joseph A. Komosinsky, the clergy members are free to decline from performing the ceremonies for the heterosexual couples if they think its violating their religious beliefs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
156
Issue :
53822
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
23784535