Pro Marriage rights Religous leaders in Illinois is ramping up their efforts

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An Open Letter from Illinois Clergy and Faith Leaders on Marriage

We represent people of faith from a variety of communities across our state, and we
strongly support the Illinois Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. We dedicate
our lives to fostering faith and compassion, and we work daily to promote justice and
fairness for all. Standing on these beliefs, we think that it is morally just to grant equal
opportunities and responsibilities to loving, committed same-sex couples. There can be
no justification for the law treating people differently on the basis of sexual orientation
or gender identity.

We accept our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters and recognize that their families
need equal recognition and protections. We believe all Illinois couples should have the
same civil protections and urge our public officials to support measures to achieve
equality.

There are differences among our many religious traditions. Some recognize and bless
same-sex unions, and some do not. The important thing is that the Religious Freedom
Protection and Marriage Fairness Act protects religious freedom and guarantees that all
faiths will decide which marriages should be consecrated and solemnized within their
tradition.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/acrobat/2012-12/158835580-23185637.pdf

At the end of the letter are over 5 pages of signatures from religious leaders.