As a federally recognized sovereign nation, the tribe is not bound by the Oregon's Constitution. The tribe recently adopted a law that recognizes same-sex marriage and extends to gay and lesbian partners, at least one of whom must be a Coquille, all tribal benefits of marriage.
The Coquilles (which tribal leaders prefer to pronounce KO-kwell) are probably the first tribe in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage, says Brian Gilley, a University of Vermont anthropology professor and author of the book, "Becoming Two-Spirit: Gay Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country."
Many Native American tribes historically accepted same-sex relationships, Gilley says. But after a lesbian couple married under an ambiguous Cherokee law in Oklahoma three years ago, that tribe's council adopted a law banning same-sex marriage. Other tribes across the nation, including the Navajos, the nation's largest...
Two people of the same sex does not constitute marriage since God has decreed that marriage is between one man and one woman. We need to stop calling it marriage, it is a perversion and an abomination to a Holy God
Strangely enough, the symbol for this tribe is a bug.
And other tribes used to mock them as bug-bugs....
v10 "To whoremongers, to buggerers, to menstealers, to liars, to the perjured, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to wholesome doctrine.." 1 Timothy 1 ;GENEVA BIBLE 1599
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As a federally recognized sovereign nation, the tribe is not bound by the Oregon's Constitution. The tribe recently adopted a law that recognizes same-species meat eating and extends to male and female picnics, at least if the one consumed is not a Coquille,as one of the tribal benefits is not being food! Coquilles (which tribal mockers prefer to pronounce KOOkwell) are probably the first tribe in the nation to legalize same-species meat, says Brian Silley, a University of Vermont anthropology professor and author of the book, "Who M I 2 judge?: Food Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country."
Many Native American tribes historically accepted cannibalism, Silley says. But after a carnivore couple barbequed under an ambiguous Cherokee law in Oklahoma three years ago,that tribe's council adopted a law banning same-species meat eating.
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Dr. Alan Cairns | 11/16/2009
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