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 | "I [God] hate, I despise your feasts, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies...but let justice roll down like the waters and righteousness like a mighty stream." Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), Amos 5:21-24) |
Introduction:
It is perhaps logical that the first move towards same-sex marriages in the U.S. would first occur in Hawaii. Aikane, close male societal and sexual relationships, were an accepted part of ancient Hawai'ian culture, until the arrival of the Christian missionaries. Also, the state has probably the greatest diversity of religious belief and racial heritage in the United States. Only about 34% of the Hawaiian population considers itself Judeo-Christian. This compares with about 75% on the mainland.
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Copyright © 1996 to 2007 by Ontario
Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Originally written: 1997-JUL-11
Latest update: 2007-FEB-04
Author: B.A. Robinson
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