Numerous examples of same sex unions among peers, not age-structured, are found in Ancient Greek writings.
Vermont and California recently legalized same sex unions, and Hawaii is considering such legislation.
The legal issue of same sex unions may be attributed to sexual stigmatization.
The bill introducing same sex civil unions in Malta is expected by summer 2013.
The group was formed a month after the New Westminster synod voted to allow the blessing of same sex unions, in July 2002.
Concerning marriage, it holds that it is between one man and one woman; therefore, it does not bless same sex unions.
On Friday, a bill became law in Canada that erases virtually all legal distinctions between heterosexual marriages and same sex unions.
Support for same sex unions does not guarantee state Supreme Court decisions or legislative action.
New York voters have registered consistent support for same sex unions in polling dating back to 2005.
An American judge recently referred to marriage as an evolving paradigm which should now include same sex unions.