Guest MonkeySee Posted December 6, 2008 Posted December 6, 2008 The Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association (GALHA) has condemned the Vatican's opposition to a declaration against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The declaration, which is officially supported by the European Union, is due to be presented to the UN General Assembly later this month. Monsignor Celestino Migliore, the Holy See's permanent observer at the UN, claims the declaration could be used to force countries to recognise same-sex marriage. "If adopted, they would create new and implacable discriminations," he said. "For example, states which do not recognise same-sex unions as 'matrimony' will be pilloried and made an object of pressure." Read the full story at: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-9756.html Quote
