THE British government led by David Cameron could soon make changes to its policy on ‘marriage’ between homosexuals.
The United Kingdom may soon allow same-sex couples to hold partnership ceremonies in churches, news reports said. The unions could also be officially known as ‘marriages’.
“The government is currently considering what the next stage should be for civil partnerships, including how some religious organizations can allow same-sex couples to register their relationship in a religious setting if they wish to do so,” a spokesman for Britain’s Home Office said.
“Ministers have met a range of people and organizations to hear their views on this issue,” he added. “An announcement will be made in due course.”
The UK government registrars currently perform civil partnerships. The government has ruled that such ceremonies must take place in a public building and religious references are banned.
Although gay marriage may soon be legal, officials noted, religious groups would not be forced to host gay marriage ceremonies.
The Church of England has already said it won’t allow its buildings to be used for same-sex weddings. The Catholic Church and British Muslim groups are also opposed to the proposed law.
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