Orthodox

Greece Orthodox Church Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Move – The Guardian

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ATHENS, Greece – In a historic move, Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage. The decision marks a significant milestone for the country and its LGBTQ community. The new law, which was approved by the Greek parliament, signifies a major shift in the traditionally conservative country. The move has been widely celebrated by LGBTQ activists and supporters who have long advocated for marriage equality. The decision has been met with …

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Christian Orthodox Church Divided Over Historic Same-Sex Marriage Legalization in Greece 2024

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Athens, Greece – In a historic move, Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage. The decision, reached after a 176-76 vote in parliament, also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children. The passing of the new law marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward greater social equality. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the new law as a bold step toward abolishing a serious inequality. However, the decision has …

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Discriminated – Orthodox Jewish Family Booted from JetBlue Flight – $40M Lawsuit Filed!

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A Queens couple from New York is alleging that they were unfairly removed from a JetBlue flight bound for New York due to their Orthodox Jewish faith, resulting in a $40 million lawsuit against the airline. Michael Nektalov, 42, his wife Miryem Yushanayev, and their five children were returning from an Aruba vacation on Feb. 4, 2021, when they and another Jewish family were asked to leave the plane before takeoff. The couple claim that …

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