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Same-Sex Marriages Approved by South Africa National Assembly

By , About.com GuidesNovember 15, 2006

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On 11/14/2006 South Africa's National Assembly approved the same-sex marriage Civil Union Bill. The intent of the bill is to allow the solemnized and registered voluntary union of two persons without reference to whether the individuals are heterosexual or homosexual.

However, under grounds of morality, the new bill would allow either religious or civil officers the right to refuse to marry same-sex couples.

The Civil Union Bill is not yet law and still needs to be approved by both the National Council of Provinces and President Thabo Mbeki.

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November 16, 2006 at 7:59 pm
(1) dating ideas :

same sex mariage?? Approved?? Hey wake up! there is never a rule on earth and in heaven tolerating this type of relationship. This is very immoral. this is against the commandments may you be in any denomination…Please try cheking your conscience.. not unless yours is an erroneous one… wake up!!!

November 18, 2006 at 3:50 am
(2) Karim :

This is totally unwise, unhuman, incourase to HIV and against mankind law.

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