U.S. House delays passage of same-sex marriage bill

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Passage of a bill protecting federal recognition of same-sex marriages that has the support of both LGBT advocates and religious groups, has been delayed in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The bill was initially expected to be debated and passed by the full House on Tuesday. It is now expected to be attached to an unrelated defense bill that is still under discussion by House and Senate negotiators.

A bipartisan amendment added in November affirmed that the bill would not subvert existing religious freedoms, helping quell initial opposition by conservatives. The bill, which was spearheaded by a, gained the backing of several national religious groups. "The sky didn't fall because same-sex marriage began happening," said Raushenbush, who is in a same-sex marriage himself. "The specter of same-sex couples getting married no longer feels scary because it's quite commonplace."

Other religious groups, such as the Southern Baptist Convention, strongly opposed the legislation even after the religious freedom protections were added.

 

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The Bible says that sodomy brings curse to the land, if something happens to The USA in the future, don't blame it on God.

Life is short. Marry whomever you want. U.S. House does not dictate or delay LOVE.

Can animals be gay or transgender?

Good

Maybe they realized it's dumb?

Don't forget. Congress leaves for winter break I believe Dec 16 and won't return until beginning of Jan. 2023

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