The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today surprised many by endorsing a proposed federal law that would recognize marriages of same-sex couples.
The church said its stand on same-sex marriage remains the same. So, it still holds that such marriages are not correct. But, it is willing to allow the government to recognize them.
Such a stand seems appropriate to me. Same-sex individuals have the right to their beliefs and should have the right to marry if they choose. But, that does not mean churches and others should be forced to believe such marriages are ordained of God. Both sides are entitled to their beliefs.
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