As a supporter of civil marriage equality, any statements I’ve made in the past about not recognizing homosexual relationships for one reason or another, of course it goes without saying that I no longer stand by these comments and I apologize for the insensitivity. Same-sex couples, whether they are married, in civil unions or domestic partnerships, ought to be recognized for what they are.
– Louis Marinelli
Quoted in "Major Defection At NOM,
Top Organizer Now Supports Gay Marriage"
Joe. My. God
April 8, 2011
Top Organizer Now Supports Gay Marriage"
Joe. My. God
April 8, 2011
Recommended Off-site Links:
I Now Support Full Marriage Equality – Louis Marinelli (Two Cents and a Couple of Copecks, April 9, 2011).
Once Lost, Now Found: Louis Marinelli of National Organization for Marriage Has Conversion Experience – William D. Lindsey (Bilgrimage, April 9, 2011).
See also the previous Wild Reed posts:
A Message for NOM (and the Catholic Hierarchy)
Exposing NOM's "Shameful" Behavior in Minnesota
Quote of the Day – March 17, 2011
At UST, a Rousing and Very Catholic Show of Support for Marriage Equality
Jonathan Capehart: "Catholics Lead the Way on Same-Sex Marriage"
Just from his last name, we suspected Lou Marinelli was a fellow Catholic -- and that his transformation on this issue is mirroring what's happening in the hearts and minds of Catholics across the country. But after reading his testimonial, we're heartened that he focuses his support for marriage equality on his ability to rightfully reconcile the difference between civil marriage and holy matrimony!
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