Gay Couples in Britain Can Marry in the Church

There's a push in my denomination that we should accept gay marriage. What happens in Britain, may happen in Australia.

So reports the Daily Telegraph-
Homosexual couples will be able to take part in civil partnerships in church and other places of worship from next month, it will be announced.
And
Lynne Featherstone, the equalities minister, will say that the ban on the ceremonies in religious surroundings will be lifted on Dec 5. The move has been championed by David Cameron but is likely to be opposed by some church groups.
Small wonder.
The scheme will be “voluntary” with no church compelled to offer same-sex services. However, it is likely that some campaigners will seek to push the matter further if churches refuse to open their doors to gay couples.
Exactly right. Once the ‘ceremony’ is legitimized, those in Britain who refuse will be demonized and forced to comply.
It is estimated that about 1,500 civil partnerships a year would take place in religious settings once the ban is lifted. There are currently about 5,500 civil partnerships taking place every year.
Personally I would prefer jail to compromise of theological principle.
UPDATE:  The Church of England won’t be allowing it.  It’s not often I can say this- but- good for them!
The Church of England has warned its clergy not to register same-sex relationships, following government confirmation that places of worship can host civil partnership ceremonies from next month. … But the Church of England has warned that its clergy should not provide services of blessing for same-sex couples. …”The House of Bishops’ statement of July 2005 made it clear that the Church of England should not provide services of blessing for those who register civil partnerships and that remains the position. The Church of England has no intention of allowing civil partnerships to be registered in its churches.”

I would like to see Australian churches take a biblical stand, and also warn the clergy to uphold biblical truth, and refrain from promoting or supporting gay marriage.

Via Zwinlius Redivivus.