tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post2673775391738626242..comments2023-10-20T14:42:07.844+00:00Comments on Louise Baldock: I do! Gay MarriageLouise Baldockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08430662342062143143noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-10414796244837773272013-11-30T08:05:32.402+00:002013-11-30T08:05:32.402+00:00I married my first wife in a lovely little country...I married my first wife in a lovely little country church. Our vicar was gay, my wife was non-discretionary agnostic and I was atheist. Our vicar knew all this and, I suspect, knew that we were not a good match to boot. he still married us in his church because that's what *she* wanted - and The Bride Must Have Her Way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-73471486020140153022012-03-20T20:27:22.525+00:002012-03-20T20:27:22.525+00:00I'm straight, but have several gay friends, mo...I'm straight, but have several gay friends, most of who are in relationships. <br />As an outsider looking in, I can confidently state that all my gay friends are in farmore solid and stable relationships than many of my straight friends. <br />Both the Church of England and Roman Catholic faiths need to face facts, get real and join the party.scouseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994753655336648153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-25087934506741204692012-03-16T17:20:21.289+00:002012-03-16T17:20:21.289+00:00I totally agree - I was confirmed at 15 and would ...I totally agree - I was confirmed at 15 and would like to have my ceremony held at a church. Unfortunately, as a gay woman, at the moment I can't. I find it VERY strange that the Catholic church was willing to celebrate my confirmation at 15 but, close the door in my face as an adult when I want to marry the love of my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21780743.post-78580286584848543072012-03-16T13:49:18.204+00:002012-03-16T13:49:18.204+00:00I thought this was a serious blog, Louise, but you...I thought this was a serious blog, Louise, but you sneaked in a cheap plug at the end ;-)<br /><br />Back on topic, had I been asked my view about gay marriage a few weeks ago, my off the cuff remark would have been it doesn't affect me so I don't really care. However, as it's been all over the media for the past few weeks (and I'm sure in reality, it's been a topic under discussion for years), I've had time to think.<br />As a father of 4 kids, the law of averages means there is a chance one of them will be gay (I'm guessing it will be one of the boys but maybe all boys under 5 like pink and mummy's shoes!). If this turns out to be the case, they may want to settle down with their partner and who know maybe have a traditional wedding. Both my girls have been confirmed so why shouldn't they want a church wedding - just to emphasise your point. As a parent I want my kids to be happy in whatever they do so if it came down to a vote on whether or not there should be gay marriages, I would firmly put my mark in the YES box.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870326391610514889noreply@blogger.com