Five years ago, I presided over a 50th anniversary celebration of two men friends of mine in their New York City apartment. I promised them that one day soon I would be able to marry them legally. I prayed to myself that they would live long enough.
Last night, New York made history, as the Republican Senate voted 33 to 29 to approve marriage equality, and Governor Cuomo signed the bill almost immediately.
You all know I've been working for marriage equality for the past decade. I am celebrating with all my heart those who have done so much to bring about today. As I say in a press release you can read at www.religiousinstitute.org , I believe that New York will be the tipping point for marriage in this country.
My heart is full this morning, as indeed the arc of the universe bent one step closer to full inclusion for all.
Peter and Kenneth, name the date and time. I'm there.
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Deborah,
Thank you. I've been watching the news and my reaction has been a very intellectual "great", but I shed a tear when I read this.
Warmly,
Nick Barnard
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