In California, thousands celebrate as Proposition 8 overturned

Another generation said, “Blessed are,” when they translated Jesus’ great words to those walking the path of peace and reconciliation. Some today have translated “Blessed are” as “Congratulations!" Bishop Marc Andrus told the rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall. "So, today Jesus says to you, “Congratulations, you who have been mourning! You are being comforted!”

Bishop Marc spoke during a jubilant rally prompted by Chief U.S. Judge Vaughn Walker decision declaring Proposition 8 violated the US Constitution. Bishop Marc's city hall talk followed an earlier statement on Judge Walker's ruling that "once again that all Californian families share equal protection under the law." Across the state, Episcopalians joined thousands of Californians at celebratory rallies and prayer vigils Aug. 4 after a federal judge overturned as unconstitutional Proposition 8, the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage.

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