'It's the right thing to do' — Clergy members promise to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies
Source: The Journal-Star (Lincoln, NE)
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Jahn became pastor of Purdum’s United Church of Christ a year and a half ago, and she recently joined dozens of clergy across the state promising to perform same-sex marriages if a judge lifts Nebraska’s ban on them.
“It’s a subject that’s very near and dear to my heart,” she said. “And it’s the right thing to do.”
As of Wednesday, 52 clergy members had signed an online proclamation -- #ReadyToMarry -- promoted by the interfaith Heartland Clergy of Inclusion.
The group’s statement reads, in part: “As faith leaders and Nebraskans, we believe in loving our neighbors and treating one another as we would like to be treated -- with dignity and respect. This means recognizing the love and commitment of lesbian and gay couples through marriage.”
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