Homosexual Weddings’ (Press, 17 June 1970)
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Summary: Homosexual Weddings’ (Press, 17 June 1970)
On 14 June 1970, Dutch homosexuals faced a setback in their efforts to gain the Roman Catholic Church's approval for same-sex unions. The Dutch Roman Catholic bishops publicly declared that they would not bless these partnerships, stating that such blessings were "undesirable from the pastoral point of view" and detrimental to both the interests of homosexuals and the wider community. This response followed a declaration by Harry Thomas, the chairman of the Netherlands Homosexual Association, who had announced his expectation of receiving the church's blessing for his relationship with another man. Although the bishops expressed their commitment to supporting homosexuals and addressing the impacts of social discrimination, they firmly rejected the notion of providing formal blessings for same-sex marriages.
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