Faith leaders split on same-sex marriages

Wedding cake toppers featuring same-sex couples

Wedding cake toppers featuring same-sex couples

Who can and cannot get married has always been a source of contention. In Australia marriage is a legal contract, and for around 30 per cent of Australians it's also an act that reinforces religious faith with ceremonies often taking place in churches, synagogues, and temples. But beyond the legal situation facing same sex couples, for those who are also religious - choosing to conduct a ceremony in a place of worship isn't a straightforward process either.



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