Certainly. The Church does not set restrictions on who can attend Her services and all are welcome. Direct participation in the sacraments, however, may require a good examination of conscience, as is asked of everyone.
No, the Catholic Church does not recognize same sex marriages. Marriage is defined in both the Old and New Testaments as the union between one man and one woman. Anything else is sodomy and an abomination.
Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church has always taught that marriage is between one man and one woman and for the dual purpose of procreation and love and support of the two individuals involved. Therefore, according to the Christian religion to apply the word "marriage" to two individuals of the same sex is nothing more than a radical perversion of the English language and an attempt to legitimize sin. So, the short answer is No, it is not even a possibility. Alternate Viewpoint:No. Although some states and countries have legalized same-sex marriage, that refers to civil marriage and not to the sacrament of marriage. In the Catholic Church, it is the Church leadership that sets the requirements to receive the sacraments. Although the Catholic Church has a presence in all of the states and countries that have so far legalized same-sex civil marriage, this has had no effect on the sacrament. In those places, as elsewhere, the Catholic Church does not permit or recognize same-sex marriages, just as it does not permit or recognize the marriage of divorced persons in the absence of an annulment, or the marriage between a Catholic and a non-Catholic Christian in the absence of special permission, or the marriage of a Catholic with a non-Christian.
The Catholic Church adamantly rules that two members of the same sex cannot contract a valid marriage and considers it impossible to do so based on both natural and supernatural law. Therefore, it follows that the Church does not permit homosexual unions to be witnessed by Its priests or to transpire within Its churches.
Yes. In jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is legal, the ceremony can be performed by a civil authority (e.g., judge, justice of the peace) or by registered clergy.
The only thing that could prevent a same-sex couple from marrying in a church is if the hierarchy of the church has promulgated doctrine condemning same-sex marriage. This has happened in some Christian denominations, but not in others. The individual clergy members of such a denomination would likely not be willing to permit a same-sex marriage ceremony to take place in their church, either because they themselves oppose it or because doing so would subject them to discipline from the church hierarchy.
It is important to note that many denominations not only permit same-sex marriage, but will also ordain clergy who themselves are parties to a same-sex marriage.
This depends on where you live. In places where same-.sex marriage is legal it's not always allowed in a church with the whole wedding ceremony. In some places you are allowed to get a blessing in church.
Most Christian Churches do not perform same sex marriages. It is usually a non religious ceremony, performed by a secular person allowed to marry people.. It is a very rare Christian Church that will perform a same sex marriage.
No you do not you could get married outside, your house . you don't have to but most christians do.
The Anglican Church, & the United Church.
A gay couple who are legally married, can get a divorce exactly the same as a heterosexual couple.
no i don't think he is married but i know he is openly gay
No, he is married to a woman named Julia.
NO!
There has never been a church that was founded by gay people. There are many gay-friendly Christian churches though, including the MCC and the UCC.
Not sure if he is, but he attends a Christian church.
No, he is married with a couple of kids ...
The United Methodist church opens its ministry to gay Christians, although this can be dependent on the location of the church. Gay people cannot become ordained clergy in the church, and they cannot get married within the church. There is a movement within the church that is petitioning for the church to recognize gay marriage and gay clergy.
Anderson Cooper is Married to Ben Maisani They are a Gay couple and are happily Married
The couple on the television show married in 2002.
No- although he was actually married a couple times, he was rumored to be gay.