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Today, citizens from North Carolina are voting on an amendment to add the following language to their state constitution:
This amendment is admittedly aimed at stopping gay marriage in NC, but it also does prevent any sort of domestic partnerships among gay or straight couples, etc. At the same time, it prevents recognition of any marriages or civil unions that might have been performed elsewhere. I should note that gay marriage is already illegal in NC.
Christians have been very vocal in their support of the amendment; e.g. more than 3,000 formed a rally in Raleigh to show their support and raise money for the measure. Two Roman Catholic bishops have come out in support of this. While other faith groups have been involved, this measure is supported and funded primarily by Christian groups.
A minority are against the measure and would prefer an amendment with the possibility of domestic partnerships, but it appears as though it will pass in its current form. In a poll taken between April 27th-29th, 55% were in favor of the measure, 41% against. Others estimate the measure will pass with a 16% margin.
Sec. 6. Marriage.
Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.
Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts.
Christians have been very vocal in their support of the amendment; e.g. more than 3,000 formed a rally in Raleigh to show their support and raise money for the measure. Two Roman Catholic bishops have come out in support of this. While other faith groups have been involved, this measure is supported and funded primarily by Christian groups.
A minority are against the measure and would prefer an amendment with the possibility of domestic partnerships, but it appears as though it will pass in its current form. In a poll taken between April 27th-29th, 55% were in favor of the measure, 41% against. Others estimate the measure will pass with a 16% margin.
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