"Controversy and Progress: Greece's Path to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage"

Greece's Orthodox Church is vehemently opposing the legalization of same-sex marriage, using outdated and false claims about homosexuality being a mental illness and suggesting that baptisms could turn children gay if their parents are LGBTQ+. Despite the bill not forcing priests to marry gay couples and having no impact on the church, the church has been the loudest opponent. The bill is expected to pass, making Greece the first Christian Orthodox country with strong religious roots to allow same-sex marriage. The church's opposition has sparked protests, but the bill is likely to pass with the majority of parliamentary votes, providing legal recognition and rights to same-sex couples and their children.