IA: 167 Faith Leaders Sign Letter in Support of Marriage Equality

More than 160 faith leaders are weighing in on gay marriage, saying they support such unions and disagree with those who cite the Bible in raising objections. The 167 people, who represent a number of faiths, held a Statehouse news conference Tuesday to argue that unions based on love "must be honored."

The issue has been heated since the Iowa Supreme Court last spring struck down a state law banning gay marriage.

Speakers noted they base their support of same-sex marriage rights on the Bible, although they acknowledge many opponents cite the Bible as the reason for their opposition.

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