167 Iowa Faith Leaders Back the Freedom to Marry
February 17, 2010
The Associated Press
February 17, 2010
More than 160 faith leaders are weighing in on the freedom to marry, saying they
support such unions and disagree with those who cite the Bible in raising
objections.
The 167 people, who represent a number of faiths, held a Statehouse news conference Tuesday to argue that unions based on love “must be honored.”
The issue has been heated since the Iowa Supreme Court last spring struck down a state law banning marriage equality.
Speakers noted they base their support of the freedom to marry on the Bible, although they acknowledge many opponents cite the Bible as the reason for their opposition.
Bryan English, a spokesman for the conservative Iowa Family Policy Center, says his group can’t find biblical justification for supporting marriage equality. [Link]