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22/04/2015
The statement comes a month before the Republic of Ireland is due to hold a referendum regarding the issue.
Published on its website, the statement read: "The Presbyterian Church in Ireland upholds the historic – and Christian – view of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman. We affirm that it is needed for the common good of society.
"In recognising the rights of all people within a democracy, we must include the rights of children, and the natural responsibilities of a father and a mother in their nurture. We believe the change proposed in the referendum denies these rights.
"A redefinition of marriage would establish new norms within our society, the implications of which have not been fully explored. We acknowledge that this is an intensely emotive subject and trust that all will engage in the debate with gentleness and respect as we approach the referendum."
Same-sex couples in Ireland have been able to enter a civil partnership since January 2011, but not marriage. A referendum to decide whether such marriages should be allowed in the country will be held on 22 May.
(JP/MH)
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Church Outlines Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has outlined its opposition to same-sex marriage.The statement comes a month before the Republic of Ireland is due to hold a referendum regarding the issue.
Published on its website, the statement read: "The Presbyterian Church in Ireland upholds the historic – and Christian – view of marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman. We affirm that it is needed for the common good of society.
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"In recognising the rights of all people within a democracy, we must include the rights of children, and the natural responsibilities of a father and a mother in their nurture. We believe the change proposed in the referendum denies these rights.
"A redefinition of marriage would establish new norms within our society, the implications of which have not been fully explored. We acknowledge that this is an intensely emotive subject and trust that all will engage in the debate with gentleness and respect as we approach the referendum."
Same-sex couples in Ireland have been able to enter a civil partnership since January 2011, but not marriage. A referendum to decide whether such marriages should be allowed in the country will be held on 22 May.
(JP/MH)
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