Pastor on Gay Marriage: There's No Us and Them

As same-sex marriage advocates in Maine move to put the question of legalizing gay marriage before voters at the 2012 ballot, the group Equality Maine has started releasing videos of Mainers, some that have always supported same-sex marriage and others that have been on an journey to acceptance since the last time Maine considered gay marriage in 2009, all discussing why they would favor granting same-sex couples the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples.

One such video features Pastor Michael Gray. In the video below, Pastor Gray, who would probably describe himself as a conservative, speaks out in favor of same-sex marriage and also talks about where he believes God stands on the gay marriage debate.

He also states his conviction that legalization of same-sex marriage in no way impacts how private religious groups define marriage between themselves.

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Timothy S.

11:09AM PDT on Aug 23, 2011

..tell the truth and shame the devil... ..thanks Reverend...

send a green star

Linda S.

9:58AM PDT on Aug 23, 2011

couldn't agree more...

Caitlin F.

2:11AM PDT on Aug 21, 2011

Why is this video cut and pasted multiple times throughout.

2:09AM PDT on Aug 21, 2011

Micheal R stated: "What it really boils down to is the person being personally uncomfortable with the idea of homosexual sex."

This is not true for all. For many people homosexuality goes aganist there beliefs and faith, which they are more than entilted to. I think everyone needs to treat everyone else with respect regardless of personal belief but people are entitled to any belief and opinions.

Philip D.

2:11AM PDT on Jul 8, 2011

Amen to that! God is love & God loves us, end of story.

Angela R.

7:08AM PDT on Jul 6, 2011

Bravo Pastor Ray and Equality Maine!

Prudence S.

7:22PM PDT on Jul 5, 2011

How many times do the Maine People have to say No????

Mitch D.

1:45PM PDT on Jul 5, 2011

Watching the video and reading specifically Michael R's comments brings tears to my eyes. I just want to know when I can expect to be fully recognized as a human being and as an American citizen?... And to Obama (I see his pic below), evolve already!!

Judith C.

7:03PM PDT on Jul 4, 2011

Religion is a very private thing and so is marriage.I have never heard gay people religion bash but I have heard religious people being anti-gay.Who is more 'Christian' in their attitude? I am in favour of marraige for everybody.

Flannel D.

5:39PM PDT on Jul 4, 2011

Always refreshing to see a religious person, much less a religious leader, being sensible. :)
Kudos, Pastor Ray and Equality Maine!