Love’s role in marriage challenged

The role of love in marriage is being challenged by a Wellington-based church.

The issue’s come up during select committee hearings on Labour MP Louisa Wall’s bill that would allow same sex marriage

Coast Community Church spokesman Paul Barris has responded to arguments made by the bill’s supporters that people who love each other should be able to get married regardless of their sexuality.

“Love doesn’t play any role in actual marriage. You don’t actually have to love someone in order to marry them today.”

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