Dec23rd

Church leaders, at odds over gay marriage, unite against gambling

BOSTON (AP) - Religious leaders who took opposing sides in Massachusetts’ turbulent gay marriage debate have found something to bring them together again: casino gambling.

Governor Deval Patrick’s proposal to bring three casinos to Massachusetts has united religious groups who were once entrenched foes. It was just six months ago that 1 of the toughest gay marriage battles - over a ballot question that would have banned the marriages - ended when lawmakers killed the question.

Kris Mineau of the Massachusetts Family Institute, a leading anti-gay marriage lobbying group, says they can’t hold grudges.

New Hampshire has repeatedly killed efforts to expand gambling in the state. Supporters argue it is a better way to pay the state’s share of public education than a personal income or general sales tax - neither of which the state has.

New Hampshire lawmakers are keeping a close watch on Patrick’s casino proposal.

Source: wcax.com

One Response to “Church leaders, at odds over gay marriage, unite against gambling”

  1. Johnathan Says:

    The Church should learn to shut their mouth and put their time to serve the community with the kindness and tolerance the biggest selling book of all time teaches. *mad*

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