“Civil union is less than marriage. Marriage is a sacred and valued institution and ought to be afforded equal protection.”
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No relief was forthcoming from my then-Catholic faith, which said the practice of homosexuality was a 'mortal sin' subject to damnation.
We are losing sight of civility in government and politics. Debate and dialogue is taking a back seat to the politics of destruction and anger and control. Dogma has replaced thoughtful discussion between people of differing views.
For me, living in the closet corroded my ability to have an honest, open relationship with my God, my loved ones, my constituency and myself.
I'm on the board of a national group called Faith in America. It's designed to fight religious-based bigotry.