Reverend Lovejoy refuses to marry gays · There's Something About Marrying

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There's Something About Marrying · Church

Reverend Lovejoy refuses to marry gays

Reverend Lovejoy refuses to perform same-sex marriages, citing religious objections.

06:05→07:22

in the episode · 1m 17s · S16E10

What happens

06:05–07:22

Reverend Lovejoy tells a gay couple he cannot marry them due to his beliefs. Lisa argues with him about biblical interpretation. Lovejoy remains stubborn.

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06:49
Jesus' teachings stress inclusiveness and compassion.

07:03
200 bucks a couple, eh?

07:13
The right to buy me a 62-inch TV!

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06:23Lovejoy refuses to marry gays

Scene in the episode

06:05–07:22

A · Prank backfires on town

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B · Homer becomes marriage minister

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C · Patty comes out as gay

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D · Veronica revealed as man

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