Pinksixty News FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2011
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2011-12-23

The world's first, openly gay, Orthodox Rabbi officiated at a same-sex wedding in Washington DC in November. Steven Greenberg is the first Orthodox Rabbi to conduct a gay wedding, though many Jewish couples had already married across the US.

In November, a tribunal in Chile rejected the idea that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Ten judges heard the case, with five in favour of same sex marriage and only two who were against.

The Danish government announced that in the new year, the Church of Denmark will begin conducting marriages for gay couples on church premises. Denmark was the first country to allow same-sex civil partnerships back in 1989.

Queensland voted in favour of same sex marriage on December 3rd, with the ruling Labor Party also backing the resolution. Prime MInister Julia Gillard still hopes to quash the move by allowing a conscience vote in the New Year.

And finally,  Avenue Q. Puppets Nicky & Rod tied the knot at New York City's town Hall on July 17th to mark the first day of marriage in the Big Apple. The ceremony was held early, allowing the boys to make it back in time for a 3pm matinée.