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Now, the state that’s home to the “wedding capital of the world” is also the first in the country to officially protect same-sex marriage in its constitution.
I don't think there's ever been an issue where public opinion has shifted more rapidly. Mainly because people see that the sky didn't fall, as they had been warned by opponents of SSM.
Nevada passed a state ban in 2002. Obviously, state bans were rendered null by SCOTUS. But now SSM becomes a protected right in the state constitution, passing with more than 60%, winning by a bigger margin than Biden did.
In Nevada, the change won’t require clergy members to perform same-sex marriages if they don’t want to. Still, some opposition remains. Kevin White, executive director of the state’s Baptist Convention, told the Baptist Press that he appreciates the exemption, but “it just saddens my heart greatly as we move so far away from God and His designed plan for our lives.”
Now, the state that’s home to the “wedding capital of the world” is also the first in the country to officially protect same-sex marriage in its constitution.
I don't think there's ever been an issue where public opinion has shifted more rapidly. Mainly because people see that the sky didn't fall, as they had been warned by opponents of SSM.
Nevada passed a state ban in 2002. Obviously, state bans were rendered null by SCOTUS. But now SSM becomes a protected right in the state constitution, passing with more than 60%, winning by a bigger margin than Biden did.
In Nevada, the change won’t require clergy members to perform same-sex marriages if they don’t want to. Still, some opposition remains. Kevin White, executive director of the state’s Baptist Convention, told the Baptist Press that he appreciates the exemption, but “it just saddens my heart greatly as we move so far away from God and His designed plan for our lives.”
