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I'm listening to an AFR podcast on this issue. Here's what Fr. Patrick wrote to his congregation about not signing the marriage license:
"Because the State of Illinois, through its legislature and governor's office, has now re-defined marriage, marriage licenses issued by agencies of the State of Illinois will no longer be required (or signed) for weddings here at All Saints in Chicago."
This excerpt is from:
Sacraments vs. State Marriage Licenses, on Religion | uexpress
Here's the link to the AFR link interviewing Fr. Patrick (two different interviews):
http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/one_priest_one_state
I personally think the church should marry people through the sacrament. I don't think the State should be involved. They should be separate things.
"Because the State of Illinois, through its legislature and governor's office, has now re-defined marriage, marriage licenses issued by agencies of the State of Illinois will no longer be required (or signed) for weddings here at All Saints in Chicago."
This excerpt is from:
Sacraments vs. State Marriage Licenses, on Religion | uexpress
Here's the link to the AFR link interviewing Fr. Patrick (two different interviews):
http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/features/one_priest_one_state
I personally think the church should marry people through the sacrament. I don't think the State should be involved. They should be separate things.