No to Same Sex Marriage in Scotland

Most Christians in Scotland will now be aware of the Scottish Government Consultation on Same Sex Marriage, which closes at midnight on Friday, 9 December. Your voice matters, and we urge you to raise it now, by responding online to the consultation.

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposals to redefine marriage in order to allow two men or two women to marry, and also to allow civil partnerships onto religious premises with religious services. The Government’s ‘initial view’ is to support the redefinition of marriage, but it is also listening to all views.

These proposals are gravely concerning for the nation of Scotland and have implications for the whole of the UK. The majority of the church in the nation is coming together to say NO to redefining marriage, including the Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic Church, Scottish Episcopal Church, Free Church of Scotland and evangelical church leaders all making their voice heard.

Please respond NOW to add YOUR voice! 

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/justice/samesexmarriage.asp

If you are confused on how to answer the questions, the Catholic Church’s Parliamentary Office have completed a sample form -here – but please answer the consultation in your own words:

Here are some links to other Christian organisations and churches with detailed comments on these proposals:

Scotland for Marriage
a broad-based campaign supported by CARE for Scotland, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, The Christian Institute, Destiny Churches, The Evangelical Alliance, The Family Education Trust.
http://scotlandformarriage.org/

Christian Concern
Very detailed legal arguments on each of the questions in the Consultation.

CARE for Scotland
Article titled ‘Redefining Marriage or Re-engineering Family?’ from October 2011 issue of their newsletter and a CARE for Scotland Press Release.

The Christian Institute
http://www.christian.org.uk/ and see also here

Solas (Centre for Public Christianity)
Solas were one of the first Christian organisations to issue a detailed response to the consultation. You can read it here.

The Church of Scotland
Response here.