'Gay-Friendly' S.Africa Debates Same-Sex Marriages

[Moloch]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - A man wearing a bridal gown and veil marches proudly through the streets of Johannesburg accompanied by cheering gays waving rainbow-colored flags.

Scenes like this -- the annual Gay Pride march -- have become more common in South Africa in the 10 years since the end of apartheid. In other parts of Africa homosexuality remains a strict taboo.

But while South Africa is often seen as leading the campaign for gay rights, calls by activists to legalize same-sex marriages have caused new controversy -- with critics describing gay nuptials as a step too far.

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[David__77]

1. Long live the ANC/liberation movement!

I am so proud of the liberation forces in South Africa that progressives stood in solidarity with during the dark years of fascist apartheid. I am so glad they have welcomed the lesbian and gay movement into their ranks, unlike some other liberation forces in southern Africa, such as SWAPO and ZANU. It is unfortunate that the Christian fundamentalism of the white colonialists has sank roots within the minds of some African patriots. But not the ANC.