Beyond Belief - Same Sex Marriage
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The Scottish government is considering legalising same sex marriage. From Scotland, Ernie Rea discusses the issue with Prof John Haldane, the Rev John Bell, and Bashir Maan.
This week's Beyond Belief comes from Scotland, where the Scottish government is considering legalising same sex marriage. A period of public consultation has provoked a huge response from many religious groups who are opposed, yet the opinion polls are generally in favour. Civil partnership ceremonies have been legal in Scotland since 2005 and include the possibility of a religious blessing afterwards. So why is there a need for this further step? What is marriage? Is it a human or a divine institution? And would such a law, if passed, lead to moral anarchy, as some have claimed? Joining Ernie Rea to discuss same sex marriage are John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy at the University of St Andrew's, the Reverend John Bell, a Church of Scotland minister and Bashir Maan, Former Convenor of the Muslim Council of Scotland.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 4:30PM Mon, 23 Jan 2012
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4:30PM Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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- Duration 30 minutes
