Finding Your Voice Section 1: from People of Faith Speak Out!
Whether or not their faith celebrates lesbian and gay
relationships, faith leaders have begun speaking out on behalf
of the civil right to marry. One reason is that marriage
equality is simply a social justice issue — a matter of treating
people fairly and equally. Marriage also helps to support loving
and committed families, thereby building a better foundation for
community. Below are some talking points to explain why you
support marriage equality for lesbian and gay couples. Feel free
to use or elaborate on these points or develop your own. Why do
you as a person of faith support marriage equality? - I believe
in full equality for lesbian and gay couples, including equality
in marriage. - I support marriage equality for lesbian and gay
couples because it is a moral, social justice issue. - Marriage
provides a safety net of protections and benefits that same-sex
couples are habitually denied: including rights to hospital
visitation, medical deci