* Newsline Archive Home » News » Blogs & Opinion » The Same-Sex Marriage Bill delivers a blow to the bishops in the House of Lords * Blogs & Opinion The Same-Sex Marriage Bill delivers a blow to the bishops in the House of Lords Posted: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:17 by Terry Sanderson The Same-Sex Marriage Bill delivers a blow to the bishops in the House of Lords So, the prospect of gay marriage took a mighty leap forward in the House of Lords this week as the intended "wrecking amendment" was itself wrecked by a steamrolling 242 majority against. -- Given that the House of Commons had approved the Bill by such a large majority, if their Lordships and Ladyships hadn't done the right thing, it would once more have called into question their legitimacy. There will be further attempts no doubt at committee and report stage to sabotage the Bill, but it all now looks hopeless for the opponents. Same-sex marriage is going to happen and there is nothing that the Christian Institute, the evangelical activists and the ancien regime can do to hold back progress. One of the most telling elements of this was the presence of the bishops. One peer said he had never seen so many bishops in the House before – 16 by one count. -- Related Articles Catholic magazine says Same Sex Marriage Bill will disestablish the Church of England Catholic magazine says Same Sex Marriage Bill will disestablish the Church of England Posted: Wed, 29 May 2013 11:04 by Terry Sanderson