Posted 12/21/2023, 4:06:41 PM
Greek government pledges same-sex marriage legalization despite Orthodox Church opposition over parental rights
- Greece's center-right government has pledged to legalize same-sex marriage despite opposition from the Orthodox Church
- The Church released a 1,500-word statement strongly opposing the move, arguing it threatens children's rights
- The government spokesman said they will fulfill the commitment but also listen to various views, including the Church's
- Opposition comes from concern around parental rights for same-sex couples under international agreements
- Polls show Greeks evenly split on same-sex marriage itself but tend to oppose full parental rights for gay couples