Pastor Says She Was Right In Marrying Lesbian Couples

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http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/03/030206pastor.htm

A Presbyterian minister accused of marrying two lesbian couples in violation of the faith's position on same-sex unions admitted Thursday that she officiated at the weddings, but said she was following both her conscience and the wishes of the "brides."

The Rev. Jane Spahr of San Rafael has been charged with official misconduct for conducting the ceremonies in 2004 and 2005 and violating her church's constitution.

As the first witness in her trial before a church judicial commission, Spahr testified that while she knew the Presbyterian Church (USA) reserves marriage for a man and a woman, she purposely used the language the couples wanted when she presided over the nuptials.

"I don't care what your sexual orientation is, what's most important to me is what you call it," she said. "They said 'marriage' and I was honored to do their 'marriage,' so they would not be seen as second-class in any way."

[xchrom]

1. rev jane rocks!

[CrazyOrangeCat]

2. Brave lady.