For some clergy gay marriage stirs spiritual struggle

By Anne Krueger and Angela Lau
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITERS
June 16, 2008

For some religious leaders, gay marriage is a simple issue: It's either a fundamental right or an unholy union.

For others, the court ruling that legalizes such marriages in California beginning this evening presents more of a spiritual struggle.

The topic was generally avoided during weekend sermons in San Diego County, but as with other hot-button issues, same-sex marriage has prompted contemplation, discussion and even dissent in places of worship since the state Supreme Court issued its ruling May 15. the rest