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Opponents marched against gay marriage law
Aftenposten, 14/4/2008
Hundreds of demonstrators from all over Norway descended on downtown Oslo over the weekend to protest the government's proposed law allowing same-sex marriages.
The protesters included immigrants and native Norwegians, and they came from the villages and the cities. All were firmly against marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.
Former Bishop Per Lønning was among those speaking in the public square called Youngstorget in downtown Oslo. Supporters have called the proposed "sex-neutral" marriage rights "a victory for romance and reason." Lønning equated that to nonsense "typical of our times."
A wide range of religious groups, from Muslims to Christians, took part in the demonstration, which began with a parade along Karl Johans Gate from the city's old university complex to the square. Muslims were called on to participate by the local islamic Council, which also has harshly criticized the gay marriage bill.
Demonstrators shouted "'Yes' to marriage between men and women" along the route, and were ultimately met by counter-demonstrators from gay-rights groups. They tried to drown out speakers as they held their appeals.
Opponents marched against gay marriage law
Aftenposten, 14/4/2008
Hundreds of demonstrators from all over Norway descended on downtown Oslo over the weekend to protest the government's proposed law allowing same-sex marriages.
The protesters included immigrants and native Norwegians, and they came from the villages and the cities. All were firmly against marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples.
Former Bishop Per Lønning was among those speaking in the public square called Youngstorget in downtown Oslo. Supporters have called the proposed "sex-neutral" marriage rights "a victory for romance and reason." Lønning equated that to nonsense "typical of our times."
A wide range of religious groups, from Muslims to Christians, took part in the demonstration, which began with a parade along Karl Johans Gate from the city's old university complex to the square. Muslims were called on to participate by the local islamic Council, which also has harshly criticized the gay marriage bill.
Demonstrators shouted "'Yes' to marriage between men and women" along the route, and were ultimately met by counter-demonstrators from gay-rights groups. They tried to drown out speakers as they held their appeals.
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