Thousands Rally Against Gay Civil Unions in Hawaii

By Lawrence Jones
Christian Post Reporter
Mon, Feb. 23 2009

Thousands crowded the Hawaii State Capitol on Sunday to rally against a bill that would legalize same-sex civil unions in the state.

The rally comes ahead of Tuesday's Senate committee hearing on the bill. The Hawaii House earlier this month approved House Bill 444, in a 34 to 17 vote.

Members of churches from across the state attended the rally, citing Scripture as reason for their moral opposition to same-sex unions. the rest

A multitude gathers to protest the bill giving gay partners the same status as wed couples