More than half of Americans say it should be legal for gays and lesbians to marry, a first in nearly a decade of polls by ABC News and The Washington Post.Committed couples and stable families make for healthier children and a stronger society. Whether those couples are gay or straight makes no difference. You would think that every pro-family/children Christian would support gay marriage, wouldn't you?
This milestone result caps a dramatic, long-term shift in public attitudes. From a low of 32 percent in a 2004 survey of registered voters, support for gay marriage has grown to 53 percent today. Forty-four percent are opposed, down 18 points from that 2004 survey.
thoughts on religion, politics, science, and life, from the perspective of a liberal Christian
Friday, March 18, 2011
Gay Marriage Support Crosses Threshold
Looking around for good news on this Friday I see these results from a new ABC News/Washington Post poll:
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