South African Presidential Spokesman Says Gay Marriage Not in Danger

The presidency has poured cold water over suggestions by conservative Christian lobby groups that President Jacob Zuma will change legislation on abortion and same-sex marriages. Zuma's spokesperson, Vusi Mona, told the Mail & Guardian this week that while the president has invited Christian groups to "come and debate" these issues, Zuma would nevertheless "uphold the Constitution". But Zuma had promised worshippers at Rhema Church during his election campaign that he would consider requests to change legislation permitting abortion and same-sex marriages, Family Policy Institute (FPI) director Errol Naidoo has told the M&G. Full Story from the Mail & Guardian: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-10-04-gay-marriage-abortion-rights-not-under-threat

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