"German lawmakers have voted to legalize gay marriage in an historic decision on Friday.
Germany now joins more than 20 other countries, including the United States, where gay marriage is
legal.
The measure passed by a wide margin (393 to 226, with four abstentions) and now goes on to Germany’s upper house, the Bundesrat, for approval. The bill also allows LGBT couples to adopt children.
CNN.com reports that the Bundesrat is likely to approve the bill, as this legislative body has already approved other measures in favor of legalizing gay marriage.
Although German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not support the bill, she acknowledged that the issue deserved a vote.
"For me and the basic law, it's about the marriage of a woman and a man. That's why I voted against it," stated Merkel.
Following the decision, Germans who support LGBT rights took to the streets to celebrate."
BCN
Germany now joins more than 20 other countries, including the United States, where gay marriage is
The measure passed by a wide margin (393 to 226, with four abstentions) and now goes on to Germany’s upper house, the Bundesrat, for approval. The bill also allows LGBT couples to adopt children.
CNN.com reports that the Bundesrat is likely to approve the bill, as this legislative body has already approved other measures in favor of legalizing gay marriage.
Although German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not support the bill, she acknowledged that the issue deserved a vote.
"For me and the basic law, it's about the marriage of a woman and a man. That's why I voted against it," stated Merkel.
Following the decision, Germans who support LGBT rights took to the streets to celebrate."
BCN
For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us,
and multiplieth his words against God.
Job 34:37