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Call to end church ban on gay vows

Lesbian MSP Margaret Smith is urging the Scottish Government to follow the House of Lords’ lead and back civil partnership

Scottish Lib Dems call for gay marriage

The Lib Dem Scottish spring conference passed a motion yesterday calling on the Scottish government to legalise gay marriage.

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Toronto artist calls BS on censorship in Scotland

On the surface, Scotland seems okay if you’re queer or trans, writes Sandra Alland. There are prominent queer organizations, and

Chart star Sir Elton John sparks row after claiming Jesus was gay

Sir Elton John claims Jesus was a "super-intelligent gay man" in a controversial new interview.

The Rocket Man singer claims Jesus

Government should not stand in way of homosexuals marrying in church, say Tories

Governments should not stand in the way of religious organisations that wish to allow homosexuals to marry in church, the

Anger at degree for archbishop

Students reacted with anger yesterday after a university announced plans to honour one of Scotland’s most senior Catholic churchmen.

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Hargreaves forced to pull out of election

The controversial leader of the Scottish Christian Party has withdrawn from the next general election after revealing that his wife

Church should accept equal rights for gays, says David Cameron

David Cameron has criticised the Church of England over its attitudes to homosexuality, calling for it to accept equal rights

Scots cardinal defiant after Pope criticises equality law ahead of visit

The leader of Scotland’s Catholics has insisted the Church’s voice would "continue to be heard" despite new legislation which could

Britain’s human rights policies violate natural law, Pope says

The Vatican condemned Britain’s proposed equality law yesterday, complaining that legislation to give homosexual equal rights “violates natural law”.

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