Hitting close to home

Connecticut churches unite to oppose same-sex marriage legislation

And so it starts in our home state of Connecticut. I suppose after Ohio passing their Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), it will be our turn. I can see it coming now. We probably have the legislature to pass it and we all know that our Governor would pass it. But, he has his own problems to deal with at this time.

I just hope this goes no further than it has. This new coalition plan to rally at the state Capitol on February 8. Well, I will be there to meet them. I may be alone, but I'll be there. I'm getting a bit old to do this activist stuff, but I'll make an exception in this case.

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. -- Nearly 3,000 people from Christian churches across Connecticut gathered Sunday to organize opposition to legislation that would give marriage rights to same-sex couples.

The Connecticut Coalition of Churches, which sponsored the event, described the gathering as a "chance for Christians to unite in support of relevant social issues and the enduring message of the love of God," in addition to opposing same-sex marriages.

Coalition members plan to rally at the state Capitol Feb. 8.

The issue of same-sex marriage and civil unions died in last year's legislature. Proponents said they did not have enough time to gather support for a compromise bill that would grant more legal rights to gay couples. This year's legislative session begins Feb. 4. (story)