Saturday, May 14, 2005
Spanish Prime Minister defends gay marriage
In the on-going saga of the Catholic Church vs. the Spanish Government, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, strongly defended his country's gay marriage legislation, reports Reuters.
Zapatero told the Spanish Parliament, "I will never understand those who proclaim love as the foundation of life, while denying so radically protection, understanding and affection to our neighbors, our friends, our relatives, our colleagues. What kind of love is this that excludes those who experience their sexuality in a different way?" he said.
The Catholic Church appear to be acting in an ever more radical manner. Spanish newspaper El Mundo, quoting sources at the Bishops' Conference, reported on 10th May that the Church would like to see King Juan Carlos demonstrate opposition to the law by abdicating temporarily to avoid having to sign it!
Zapatero told the Spanish Parliament, "I will never understand those who proclaim love as the foundation of life, while denying so radically protection, understanding and affection to our neighbors, our friends, our relatives, our colleagues. What kind of love is this that excludes those who experience their sexuality in a different way?" he said.
The Catholic Church appear to be acting in an ever more radical manner. Spanish newspaper El Mundo, quoting sources at the Bishops' Conference, reported on 10th May that the Church would like to see King Juan Carlos demonstrate opposition to the law by abdicating temporarily to avoid having to sign it!
