Who We Are

The Religious Coalition for the Freedom to Marry is a group of more than 1000 rabbis, ministers, and faith leaders, as well as congregations and faith-based organizations from more than 20 faith traditions.  We support civil marriage rights for same-sex couples and families as a matter of religious freedom and civil rights.  We help citizens understand the distinction between civil and religious marriage.  We provide religious support and pastoral care for same-sex couples and families as well as educational programs and projects that support the full inclusion of same-sex families into our society. 

Why We Are Doing This
The inability of same-gender couples to legally affirm their commitment to each other in marriage is one of the most pressing civil rights issues in America today. Beyond the societal recognition and support being denied to thousands of stable, loving relationships, responsible couples who are sharing their lives together have no access to the legal protections and benefits extended to other married citizens.

We are a group of clergy and lay leaders representing a broad spectrum of denominations and faith traditions, who believe that we have a sacred mandate to struggle for the freedom to marry for all Americans. We believe that the religious voice advocating this fundamental civil right must be heard in the face of the often virulent bigotry espoused in the name of faith.