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No. Marriage is defined as the union between a man and a woman and therefore by definition a gay couple cannot be 'married' either in church or out.However, in the Uk, for example, there are available civil partnerships - which are the homosexual equivalents, in law, of a traditional marriage. I know of no equivalent in any official Christian Church in the UK or anywhere else.However, depending upon the diocesan bishop's views, and the views and integrity of the local priest, some more 'progressive' parish priests have offered gay couples a blessing service - usually a service after a civil ceremony. In the UK this has happened on several occasions, although it is still very controvertial in some areas.Yes. Metropolitan Community Churches and Unitarian Fellowships will marry same sex couples.
This depends upon the state and country where you have registered your marriage.
No. You have to get the prior marriage dissolved first. The later married is void.
Yes, in some Christian sects an unmarried couple living together can raise their child according to scripture and doctrine. However, having a child out of marriage and living together before marriage is frowned upon in most churches.
Hausa believes that marriage is a traditional of prophet muhammad (peace be upon him)
An Islamic marriage contract typically includes the consent of both parties, the mahr (dowry) agreed upon by the bride and groom, and the terms and conditions of the marriage as agreed upon by both parties.
Upon marriage or upon becoming 18 years of age.
Whether two men can marry is determined by marriage laws in the state or country where you plan to marry (see related question below). Whether you can marry in any particular church depends upon the beliefs of that church (see related question below). Many Christian churches will not permit a same-sex marriage ceremony to take place in their church. Whether you can marry on a specific date depends upon the schedule of available dates.
It depends upon the laws of the state where the emancipation decree was granted. In several states emancipation rights are automatically revoked upon the dissolution of the marriage.
The opening line of the marriage ceremony is 'I call upon these persons here present'
There is a full spectrum from full acceptance to complete rejection of same-sex marriage among Christian churches, although the general trend is towards rejection.A few Christian churches will permit their clergy to perform a same-sex wedding in the church, but most will not. Some churches will ordain clergy who are parties to a same-sex marriage, but most will not. Some churches will permit a special blessing ceremony for a same-sex couple who have married civilly, but many will not. Some churches will refuse recognize same-sex unions of any kind, but still permit same-sex couples to participate fully in the liturgy.Some churches are generally accepting of gay persons, but only with the understanding that they are to remain celibate. Some churches exclude (excommunicate, shun, etc.) anyone who represents that they are in a relationship with someone of the same sex. Some churches exclude anyone who identifies as gay. Some churches will even exclude anyone who is suspected of being gay or lesbian.
No, that would have to be granted by the bishop upon recommendation of a priest.