Frida Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:01 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:01 PM Finally! Six of the seven parties in Swedish parliament have backed a proposal to introduce a gender-neutral marriage law. The proposal passed today with a 261 to 22 vote and 16 abstentions. The only party to oppose the ruling were the Christian Democrats, stating that the party wanted to maintain "a several hundred-year-old concept" of marriage. It is not yet certain that the changes will affect church marriage ceremonies, but in February, a majority of Church of Sweden bishops said the church should no longer handle legal marriage registrations, DPA reported. The new legislation comes into effect as of May 1st, replacing the current legislation established in 1995 approving registered partnership much like civil partnerships in the UK. Couples with a 'registered partnership' can either retain this status or apply to the relevant authorities to have it amended. The president of the Swedish Federation for LGBT Rights, Soren Juvas, called the ruling “a great victory” and Evon Frid of the Left Party said it was “a positive change”. A poll for the Sifo Institute published in January 2008 found that 71 per cent of Swedes think gay people should be allowed to marry. In January 2007 the Church of Sweden, which was disestablished in 2000, began offering religious blessings to gay unions and actively welcomed LGBT clergy. A Lutheran denomination, it claims more than 7 million members out of a population of 9 million Last year the Church agreed that marriage and partnership were equivalent forms of unions. It recommended however that the term "marriage" be referred only to heterosexual couples. Source Quote http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tcc2copy3_zps08f18352.pnghttp://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tccgallery-1.png
LuisMa Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:04 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:04 PM Good for you, Swedish folks!!! Congrats. Quote
Frida Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:05 PM Author Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:05 PM (edited) Homosexuality legal (since 1 March 1944) Equal age of consent (since 1 March 1972) Anti-discrimination laws in employment (since 1 March 1984) Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services (since 1 March 1989) Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas (incl. indirect discrimination, hate speech) (since 1 March 1986) Same-sex marriage(s) (from 1 May 2009) Recognition of same-sex couples (since 1984) Both joint and step adoption by same-sex couples (since 1 February 2003 for couples in a registered partnership) Gays allowed to serve in the military (since 1 September 1976) Right to change legal gender (since 1 July 1990) Access to IVF for lesbians (since 1 July 2005) 65 years, it's about freakin' time! Edited April 1, 2009 at 06:06 PM by Frida Quote http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tcc2copy3_zps08f18352.pnghttp://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tccgallery-1.png
LuisMa Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:08 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:08 PM How weird the last sentence sounds: It recommended however that the term "marriage" be referred only to heterosexual couples. Quote
Frida Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:14 PM Author Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:14 PM That's what the religious people want to keep for themselves.. they think that a MARRIAGE is something between a man and a woman.. ("Getting married" and "marriage" aren't the same term in swedish.. we can get married/gifta oss, but they don't want us to call it a marriage/äktenskap.. it's this tiny word they want to keep for themselves). I suck at explaining, sorry Quote http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tcc2copy3_zps08f18352.pnghttp://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tccgallery-1.png
LuisMa Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:20 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:20 PM Oh I see. No, I did understand perfectly. Thanks! Quote
nano Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:25 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:25 PM YAY! Quote "Today, I’m a person on a path of connecting with my source and understanding that I am on the leading edge of creation.."
Edwin Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:30 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:30 PM 65 years, it's about freakin' time! You're still ahead of the USA tho But I always thought it was legal to have a 'marriage' in Sweden. I didn't know they were limited to civil partnerships til May. This is great news to hear. Quote
Davey84 Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:36 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 06:36 PM FINALLY!!! CONGRATS!! Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/daveyh84/incognito198701_zpsaaootxh1.jpgRick, ik hou van jou voor altijd!A New Day... has come 28/29 April & 2/3 May 07Antwerpen 13 et 14 mai,Paris 24 et 25 mai, Amsterdam 2 juinet Arras 7 juillet Chances Taken!!!How Do You Keep The Music Playing? - Celine Opening Night March 15th, March 16th
dj4celine Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:06 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:06 PM (edited) Congrats, Swedes! 65 years, it's about freakin' time! You're still ahead of the USA tho But I always thought it was legal to have a 'marriage' in Sweden. I didn't know they were limited to civil partnerships til May. This is great news to hear. We haven't even reached this: Homosexuality legal (since 1 March 1944) But I'm sure someday it'll happen in India as well Edited April 1, 2009 at 07:07 PM by dj4celine Quote
LuisMa Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:08 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:08 PM I hope it does, Dhruvie. Quote
Céline's Blues Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:31 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:31 PM Ummmmmmmmmmmm. Vic, Bellamy. I think you know what to do with this DISGUSTING thread. Dejvej say it aloud! Quote http://i.imgur.com/dmreJ.jpg
Angel, You thrill me Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:33 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:33 PM Ummmmmmmmmmmm. Vic, Bellamy. I think you know what to do with this DISGUSTING thread. Dejvej say it aloud! Quote http://www.lady-gaga.net/images/layout11/2.pngAlejandro Alejandro ALEALEJANDRO ALEALEJANDROOO
hazard211 Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:41 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:41 PM Ummmmmmmmmmmm. Vic, Bellamy. I think you know what to do with this DISGUSTING thread. Dejvej say it aloud! If its so disgusting dont read it! REAL SIMPLE.. Good Job Sweden Quote http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/aajdd1452/Celine-Dion-ps18.jpgPhenomenal Woman
Davey84 Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:44 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:44 PM (edited) the only thing that seba find disgusting are women's private parts! Edited April 1, 2009 at 07:45 PM by Davey84 Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/daveyh84/incognito198701_zpsaaootxh1.jpgRick, ik hou van jou voor altijd!A New Day... has come 28/29 April & 2/3 May 07Antwerpen 13 et 14 mai,Paris 24 et 25 mai, Amsterdam 2 juinet Arras 7 juillet Chances Taken!!!How Do You Keep The Music Playing? - Celine Opening Night March 15th, March 16th
Frida Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:52 PM Author Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:52 PM ^ Quote http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tcc2copy3_zps08f18352.pnghttp://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p234/celinedion_56/tccgallery-1.png
Edwin Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:53 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 07:53 PM Yeah Seba was just joking James Haha, I agree those women's parts need to remain private Quote
hazard211 Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:19 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:19 PM umm April Fools, ha ha I knew that.. Quote http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/aajdd1452/Celine-Dion-ps18.jpgPhenomenal Woman
LuisMa Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:22 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:22 PM umm April Fools, ha ha I knew that.. James should also know that, with Sebbie around, every day could be April Fools. Quote
Edwin Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:24 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 08:24 PM Haha nice try James I don't think anyone bought it tho Quote
Jacqui Posted April 1, 2009 at 09:45 PM Posted April 1, 2009 at 09:45 PM (edited) Yay, go Sweden! Now how much longer until the rest of the world makes it legal? I can't believe how governments can claim to be against discrimination, and say people have freedom etc...yet gay people are not even allowed to get married. One of the most popular Tv shows in Australia had a gay storyline coming up but apparently they edited it because they got so many complaints. Stupid. If the church is against it, fine, don't let gay people get married in a church...but at least let them get married everywhere else! Edited April 1, 2009 at 09:45 PM by Jacqui Quote
Davey84 Posted April 2, 2009 at 10:12 AM Posted April 2, 2009 at 10:12 AM why should I? Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/daveyh84/incognito198701_zpsaaootxh1.jpgRick, ik hou van jou voor altijd!A New Day... has come 28/29 April & 2/3 May 07Antwerpen 13 et 14 mai,Paris 24 et 25 mai, Amsterdam 2 juinet Arras 7 juillet Chances Taken!!!How Do You Keep The Music Playing? - Celine Opening Night March 15th, March 16th
dj4celine Posted April 2, 2009 at 10:22 AM Posted April 2, 2009 at 10:22 AM why should I? Krys wasn't telling you, 'oney Quote
Krys Posted April 2, 2009 at 11:06 AM Posted April 2, 2009 at 11:06 AM yea i wasnt talking to you Davey we would say this to you here "perasan" Quote
adoreceline Posted April 2, 2009 at 05:19 PM Posted April 2, 2009 at 05:19 PM congratulations!i am proud to have this already for years in germany Quote Darf ich leben ohne Grenzen?Lieben, trotz der Konsequenzen?Darf ich meine Träume leben?Meinem Feind die Hände geben?Darf ich mein schwarzes Herz verschenken?Darf ich für mich selber denken?
I Surrender Posted April 3, 2009 at 04:08 PM Posted April 3, 2009 at 04:08 PM hopefully more countries will follow. Quote http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/suus_73/Celine%20Dion/MyLove-1.jpg http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/suus_73/Anastacia%20div/defeated.png http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/suus_73/Celine%20Dion/MyLove1-kopie-1.jpgGoodbye's Are Not Forever, Goodbye's Are Not The End, They Simply Mean I'll Miss You, Till We Meet Again -xxx-[/b]If You Don't Stand For Something, You'll Fall For Anything !!~ Make A Difference, Think Pink ~ --> Click For Free Mammograms <--
Edwin Posted April 3, 2009 at 06:27 PM Posted April 3, 2009 at 06:27 PM Iowa Same-Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down by High CourtThe Iowa Supreme Court unanimously struck down a same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional, making it the third state after Massachusetts and Connecticut to allow gay couples equal access to the union’s legal protections.OMG. I am only 5 minutes away from Iowa. I'm excited, it's getting closer and closer Quote
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