[Crimson Dynamo]

Ukip has released a mini-manifesto for Christians, saying it would extend protection to those who want to oppose gay marriage because of their religious beliefs.

The document is published on the websites of some candidates and the election page of Christian Concern, a group that is against abortion and same-sex marriage.

The manifesto for Christians says Ukip would not seek to reverse gay marriage, even though the party was opposed to it being introduced. However, it would offer special protection to those who wanted to object to gay marriage or express other matters of religious conscience in the course of carrying out their jobs.


The manifesto says: “We will not repeal the legislation, as it would be grossly unfair and unethical to ‘un-marry’ loving couples or restrict further marriages, but we will not require churches to marry same-sex couples. We will also extend the legal concept of ‘reasonable accommodation’ to give protection in law to those expressing a religious conscience in the workplace on this issue.”


http://www.theguardian.com/politics/...e-sex-marriage

(good news for bakers and printers)


another Tibb vote winner?

[Shaun]

And you said it was just immigration policies that we disliked

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Shaun

And you said it was just immigration policies that we disliked

[the truth]

great policy fair play. the reverse bigotry is totally out of hand....death threats and violence for anyone who has a different opinion is bang out of order

[M X]

Originally Posted by the truth

great policy fair play. the reverse bigotry is totally out of hand....death threats and violence for anyone who has a different opinion is bang out of order

Hahahaha this whole logic is backwards and ridiculous. If you are going to have an opinion, at least try to not making yourself a laughing stock.

You are somehow suggesting that real tolerance is tolerating and embracing other peoples intolerance? Heterophobia doesn't exist, just like reverse racism doesn't exist either. (A few examples of ignorance doesn't equate to a pandemic issue that is equal to the plight of a minority for generations.)

I'm not saying that death threats or violence is appropriate or the right way to go about it, but that doesn't mean that nothing should be done either.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by MichaelSpears

Hahahaha this whole logic is backwards and ridiculous. If you are going to have an opinion, at least try to not making yourself a laughing stock.

You are somehow suggesting that real tolerance is tolerating and embracing other peoples intolerance? Heterophobia doesn't exist, just like reverse racism doesn't exist either. (A few examples of ignorance doesn't equate to a pandemic issue that is equal to the plight of a minority for generations.)

I'm not saying that death threats or violence is appropriate or the right way to go about it, but that doesn't mean that nothing should be done either.

im saying death threats are wrong on either side, you on the other hand are mocking death threats made against Christians?

[Northern Monkey]

Well it should be up to the particular churches if they want to offer gay marriage.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by EyeballPaul

Well it should be up to the particular churches if they want to offer gay marriage.

it should be but anyone who opposes gets death threats or attacked by these pro gay rights hypocrites who previously moaned about the violence against gay people

[Niamh.]

So UKIP was against legalising gay marriage then? I don't think any of the main political parties here are actually campaigning against it for the upcoming referendum, they're all in the Yes camp which is great

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

So UKIP was against legalising gay marriage then? I don't think any of the main political parties here are actually campaigning against it for the upcoming referendum, they're all in the Yes camp which is great

The latest updates indicate a yes vote by the way. http://www.redcresearch.ie/blog/refe....1GsHvO8g.dpbs

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Iceman

The latest updates indicate a yes vote by the way. http://www.redcresearch.ie/blog/refe....1GsHvO8g.dpbs

I'd be shocked if it wasn't a landslide victory for the Yes vote tbh

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'd be shocked if it wasn't a landslide victory for the Yes vote tbh

I'm off down the country early on the 22nd. I'll have to vote earlier

I can't see it not being passed, but I'd never be as arrogant as to not vote.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Iceman

I'm off down the country early on the 22nd. I'll have to vote earlier



I can't see it not being passed, but I'd never be as arrogant as to not vote.

Oh absolutely Eoin, you have to vote, it's one of the most important votes we'll ever vote for imo, you can't be complacent

[Crimson Dynamo]

They are going after the older white haired church going vote before they die

[the truth]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

They are going after the older white haired church going vote before they die

before they get murdered by radical gay activists

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by the truth

before they get murdered by radical gay activists

It's historically Christians who murder anyone with opposing views.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Kyle

It's historically Christians who murder anyone with opposing views.

youre lying again

[Kyle]

Originally Posted by the truth

youre lying again

Oh you got me

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

They are going after the older white haired church going vote before they die

I thought you weren't into the Church

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I thought you weren't into the Church

He'd like to be if her first name was Charlotte, Cherie.

[Tom4784]

Just another reason not to vote for that backwards party.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Just another reason not to vote for that backwards party.

I am for sure glad I am not.

[Withano]

Bring back homophobia. Got my vote.

Spoiler:

just kidding, I'm not a ****

[arista]

Farage is on STV

Doing the political broadcast
UK has fecking Labour

[Nedusa]

Oh here we go again , this subject has been debated to death on here but again I make the point what does "legalising Gay marriage" actually mean ?

In law both gay and straight couples can marry in any building they want as long as they obtain a marriage licence and observe all other legal requirements.

That is Marriage... That's it the rest is down to personal religious preference , so if you are a member of a church that at its core does not marry gay couples then that is that...!!!

Go find a church that marries gay couples or start one of your own, but you will not and can not force a group of like minded people to change their views because someone tells them to.

It won't work, won't wash never gonna happen so move on and let these backward thinking bigoted people carry on with their own church . Who wants to be in a church like that anyway.

That's it really in a nutshell , gay marriage is a meaningless term as all marriage is allowed in the UK .

Religious wedding ceremonies well that's another issue and one that is best left to individuals.