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    Interfaith Group Unites Against Gay Marriage

    September 18, 2003

    Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/09/18/MN10010.DTL

    On September 18, 2003 The San Francisco Chronicle reported that "an alliance of African American, Latino, Asian, Jewish, Catholic and Muslim religious leaders lent their support Wednesday to a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage that will soon be introduced in the Senate. Patricia DeVeaux of the...

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    In MA, African-American Clergy Unite Against Gay Marriage

    February 16, 2004

    Source: The Boston Herald

    http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/02/08/top_clerics_join_to_support_amendment/

    On February 16, 2004 the reported that "many of the most prominent religious figures in Massachusetts issued statements this weekend calling on the Legislature to preserve marriage as a heterosexual institution. Three groups representing African-American clergy -- the Black Ministerial...

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    Interfaith Statement Against Gay Marriage

    February 7, 2004

    Source: The Boston Globe

    http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2004/02/07/leade

    On February 7, 2004 The Boston Globe published the text of an Interfaith Statement against gay marriage, reading in part: "Today, the Roman Catholic Dioceses of the state of Massachusetts joined with over 3000 other religious communities within the state to offer a joint statement in support of a constitutional amendment defining marriage as a union...

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    Editorial: Is John Kerry Catholic Enough?

    February 11, 2004

    Source: Beliefnet

    http://www.beliefnet.com/story/139/story_13980_1.html

    On February 11, 2004 Beliefnet published an editorial by Tom Bethell on John Kerry and Catholicism: "Forty-four years ago, the controversy about Kennedy's Catholicism centered on whether his faith would unduly influence U.S. policy. Then, abortion was illegal in all 50 states. Today, when abortion is widespread and vigilantly defended, and, thanks to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, same-...

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    Some San Francisco Clergy Honor Gay Marriages

    February 20, 2004

    Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

    http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/02/19/MNGTF53E1P25.DTL

    On February 20, 2004 The San Francisco Chronicle reported, "City Hall workers are not the only officiants keeping busy these days with same-sex marriages. The Rev. Karen Oliveto, pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church in San Francisco, has provided God's blessing to eight couples who were issued civil marriage licenses since the...

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    Religious Leaders in Rhode Island Back Same-Sex Marriages

    February 25, 2004

    Source: The Boston Globe

    http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2004/02/25/several_religous_leaders_back_gay_marriage/

    On February 25, 2004 The Boston Globe reported, "Members of the Rhode Island Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice said at a news conference Tuesday that religious doctrine should not be used to deny rights. The organization, which has about 70 members from six Unitarian...

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    Religious Leaders Join Rally to Oppose Gay Marriage

    February 9, 2004

    Source: The Boston Globe

    http://www.detnews.com/2004/religion/0402/29/a03-58833.htm

    On February 9, 2004 The Boston Globe reported, "Boisterous opponents of same-sex marriage sang, cheered and chanted Sunday at a rally to build support for a state constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The demonstration on the Boston Common, a short distance from the Massachusetts Statehouse, broke out into chants of 'Let the people vote!'...

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    Interfaith Leader Fights Against Discrimination of Same-Sex Marriages

    February 29, 2004

    Source: The Northwest Indiana Times

    http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2004/02/29/news/region_and_state/3c692497dad1297986256e490013a337.txt

    On February 29, 2004 The Northwest Indiana Times reported, "As much as many people would like to sweep it back into the closet, the gay marriage debate has swept the nation -- and the fallout didn't spare Northwest Indiana this week... On Thursday, Jeff Miner, an...

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    Editorial: If God Calls in Public, Silence Your Phone

    March 1, 2004

    Source: The Miami Herald

    http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/8074967.htm

    On March 1, 2004 The Miami Herald published an editorial on the intersection of religion and politics, noting that Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, introducing President Bush at a recent benefit, pretended to take a phone call from God. "During the 'conversation,' Huckabee said that while he knew that the Lord couldn't take sides in a partisan way and support Bush, ''We're...

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