Catholics across the Ocean State are uniting to push forward marriage equality, and they're winning support from community leaders statewide.
More than 100 Catholics from all walks of life have signed on to Rhode Island Catholics for Marriage Equality -- answering Christ’s call to love their neighbors and seeking to follow His ministry of love and inclusion.
The coalition is even winning support from sitting lawmakers, including Representative Jay Edwards who represents District 70. Featured on the just-launched website for the group, Rep. Edwards says:
“When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment, he replied that we should ‘love the Lord with all our hearts,’ and that we should ‘love our neighbor as ourselves.’ As a Catholic, I believe marriage is an expression of the intrinsic dignity of all persons – and my support for marriage equality is a response to Jesus’ challenge. My faith, my marriage of 30 years to my wife, Donna, and the public trust placed in me as an elected official all lead me to the same conclusion: we should allow same-sex partners to affirm their love through marriage.”
Coalition members like Rep. Edwards have signed a pledge, which reads in part:
"I am a Catholic, and I support marriage for same-sex couples. As a Catholic, I am called to actively love and support my neighbors, including the gay and lesbian families in my community. Only marriage conveys the respect and dignity afforded to two people in a loving, committed, lifelong relationship."
Are you a Catholic Rhode Islander for Marriage Equality? Click here to sign the pledge and add your name to our growing coalition!
