From Michigan-Many members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated Friday a judge’s ruling overturning a constitutional amendment in Michigan that defined marriage as legal only if it is a union between a man and a woman.
“I’m really happy that Michigan has now decided to join the ranks of more progressive states,” said Cass Varner, spokeswoman for Affirmations in Ferndale. “It’s good for us, it’s good for the family.”
The Rev. Deon Johnson, rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brighton, said he thought many in his denomination “will be overjoyed this day has come” and likened the ruling to the success of the civil rights movement, which also was supported by some religious groups.
“I think it moves us one step closer to realizing God’s dream, but another step closer to justice,” he said.
But others said despite the judge’s ruling they will continue to oppose same-sex marriage.
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