PA Marriage Ban Extends Beyond Homosexuality (Trees And Things)

pO157: Re: ironic

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:36:25 EST

It's ironic to me that the state founded by a Quaker doesn't have a statutory exception for them. My state (Virginia, not known for its accepting views as a whole) has one, and I suspect we Quakers have something to do with that.

I was un

DEMachina: ironic

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:16:52 EST

It's ironic to me that the state founded by a Quaker doesn't have a statutory exception for them. My state (Virginia, not known for its accepting views as a whole) has one, and I

pO157: Re: Minister Lou

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:59:14 EST

Is that a good thing? If he has no congregation then he can marry people, but they can get the certificate annulled without a hassle if it does not work out. It's the best of both worlds.

But, hell, if he wants to, sure, he can be the site's chaplain. J

thefadd: Minister Lou

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:55:42 EST

I nominate Lou to be our site chaplain. If we're Lou's congregation then Lou can technically perform legal marriages under this decision.

pO157: Re: PA Marriage Ban Extends Beyond Homosexuality

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:48:15 EST

"midnight ceremony Aug. 24, 2006, in their home while a friend, who had obtained an Internet ordination, officiated."

Makes me think some, or all of the people involved in this were drunk or high. Or both. I know there is supposed to be a several

port1080: Re: PA Marriage Ban Extends Beyond Homosexuality

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:32:22 EST

Having recently gotten married in PA, I can see the judge's point. The law (which is widely posted around the county office where you have to go to get the license, and is also in the documents you sign) says that the marriage must be officiated either by