Former Archbishop of Canterbury: gay marriage would be “cultural vandalism”

Posted on | February 24, 2012 by J.C. von Krempach, J.D. |

Commenting on proposals made by the British government, the former Archbishop of Canterbury and Primate of the Anglican World Community, Lord Carey, has stated that the redefinition of “marriage” would be “cultural vandalism”.

You may watch his statement on YouTube.

You may support the Coalition for Marriage, which has been formed to oppose the British Government’s intention to change the definition of marriage to include same-sex unions, by following this link.

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