Yes! It is Harsha Shah. Here in Scotland I am currently doing volunteer work for SNP that is the Scottish National Party and we have been rallying for some years for equality. Yes. As a schoolteacher this is very important for me, as I am also teaching RME that is Religious and Moral Education for 5-6 year pupils. Yes. At the SNP we are following a
draft proposal on these issues, yes we are. I am using the quote function here, yes.
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We will work with the General Teaching Council for Scotland to ensure that schools address the important issues that LGBTI young people face, and that teachers have the skills, knowledge and confidence to take inclusive approaches in their schools.
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Yes. The
Church of Scotland is now joining us. Yes, I am again using the quote function here, yes.
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The Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing some Ministers and Deacons to conduct same-sex marriages in the future.
The General Assembly voted 345 by 170 to instruct the Legal Questions Committee to prepare legislation with safeguards in accordance with Section 9 (1A) of the Marriage Scotland Act.The debate was carried out in a spirit of grace and humility, but there was no mistaking the strength of feeling expressed in the Hall.
Speaking afterwards, Mr Kerr said: “I am delighted that that the General Assembly continues on a road where we are able to say to people in same-sex relationships that the Church has a place for you.
“I am pleased we have reached this point and I have already had reaction from parents of people in same-sex relationships who are overwhelmed that the Church accepts that God loves them.
“It was clear from the floor of the Assembly that many commissioners appreciate having a choice with their families as to whether they act as minister or a parent of the bride or groom.”
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The "for" means "yes" which is beautiful. Yes, I am thinking that some christians will be offended by this while others will be rejoicing. I am not a member of a christian church but I am thinking that this decision is bringing the good people of Scotland closer to
ahimsa and your Jesus would not be disapproving of that, nor your Muhammed. This will be very nice for christian parents as they can now see their children marrying in christian ceremonies, yes. These ceremonies are always sad and beautiful and I am thinking this because I have been attending many as a guest. Yes. Yes. Yes. We are marching along to a strong independent Scotland. Yes.