Tuesday, June 22, 2004By Morgan Jarema
The Grand Rapids Press
A group of West Michigan clergy is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would block efforts to legalize gay marriage, calling it "immoral."
About 75 faith leaders from nearly a dozen denominations endorsed a statement to be read at a press conference today, that calls the proposed amendment "unequal, unfair and unjust."
The statement contends the amendment, which could appear on the November ballot, would use the constitution to discriminate against same-sex couples and would eliminate domestic partnership benefits granted by some municipalities and state universities.