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Jean Renel Senatus during Anti Gay Protest

Jean Renel Senatus during Anti Gay Protest

A far-right religious group, upset over a gay-rights proposal to permit gays to wed, blanketed Port-au-Prince in a mass demonstration against same-sex marriage. Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations were vehement, vowing to set Parliament on fire while in session, if they considered the proposal.

One coalition member said, "Haiti is not going to accept this." Haiti does not have any laws on the books opposing same-sex couples to marry, another reason for the group's outrage.

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Religious Coalition Threatens Parliament over Gay Marriage

Religious Coalition Threatens Parliament over Gay Marriage

Recently gay-rights advocates denounced the rise in threats of violence against gay-identified individuals, provoking a demonstration march.

Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations amassed in the capital's streets. Holding signs of anti-gay sentiments, they warned Parliament if gay marriage was considered, they would light it on fire while in session.

A coalition member was quoted as saying ". . . God will punish us further if we allow this law to pass."

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Religious Right Marches against Same-Sex Marriage

Religious Right Marches against Same-Sex Marriage

One thousand-plus members of the Haitian Coalition of Religious and Moral Organizations swarmed Port-au-Prince in a protest march against same-sex marriage on Friday July 19th.

Representatives of several religious denominations including Voodoo held up homophobic signs and warned Parliament it would set fire to it if they passed legislation permitting same-sex couples to marry.

No law barring same sex marriage is on the books, but gay advocates are sending a proposal to Parliament that would give same-sex couples the right to wed.

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