Resources Related to Religion and Faith

Religion and Same-sex Marriage in California

This groundbreaking poll shows increasing support for the freedom to marry among faith voters in California.

Religious Institutions that Support the Freedom to Marry

Statements of support for the freedom to marry by religious institutions.

Majority of College Freshmen Support the Freedom to Marry

A survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute found that 65 percent of college freshmen supported the freedom to marry.

Special Report: The Marriage Equality Debate

A broad discussion of the debate surrounding the freedom to marry

Same-Gender Marriage and Religious Freedom: A call to quiet conversations and public debates

This paper offers diverse ideas on the freedom to marry based on Interfaith Alliance's unique cross-denominational approach.

A Time to Seek

A Time to Seek offers a concise review of current sociological, public health and scientific data, and considers key Scriptural passages in light of contemporary understandings of sexual and gender diversity.

Amicus Briefs in Support of Overturning Proposition 8

Amicus briefs from Strauss v. Horton which support overturning Proposition 8 in California

Report Finds Significant Support for the Freedom to Marry among Young Religious Americans

A report by Faith in Public found significant support for the freedom to marry among young religious Americans.

Costly Engagement

Arguments for amending the ONA statement to make the marriage rite of the church available to all couples in the church, regardless of their gender.

Civilization and Its Malcontents

A “serious, respectful and prayerful discussion” on the subject of marriage equality.

Summary of “Homosexuality, Human Dignity and Halakha”

Dorff Teshuva calls for full normalization of gay and lesbian Jews at all levels of the Conservative movement.

A Catholic defense of marriage equality

Professor Daniel C. Maguire discusses the historical acceptance of same-sex unions in the Church and debunks commonly used points of religious opposition to them.

Love and Commitment

A sermon stressing love and commitment as the defining ingredients of marriage.

“Same-Sex Marriage: When Will It Reach Utah?”

Robert Wintemute writes about the long-term international trend toward the freedom to marry, which will eventually bring full legal equality to LGBT people everywhere.

God is Still Speaking, About Marriage: Resource Guide

Resource guide for the study and discussion of the freedom to marry by Wider Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ.