Check Your Faith at the Door?

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Channel: 100huntley · 2011 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Produced By: Bridget Antwi  ;  This report details the recent decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to deny a group of marriage commissioners the right to recuse themselves from performing same-sex marriages because of their religious beliefs. For people of faith, the court's ruling could have some very serious ramifications on how faith is expressed in the public sector.  ;  FEATURED IN REPORT:  ;  Larry Bjerland-Marriage Commissioner-Refused To Perform Same Sex Marriages Because Of His Faith  ;  Faye Sonier-Legal Counsel, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada-Argued Marriage Commissioners Shouldn't Be Forced To Do Same Sex Marriages In Saskatchewan  ;  Bruce Goertzen-Marriage Commissioner-Refused To Perform Same Sex Marriages Because Of His Faith  ;  Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham-Director, Laurentian Leadership Centre  ;  Evangelical Fellowship of Canada  ;  [email protected]

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