The Archbishop of Canterbury opposes gay marriage He points out that the majority of Africans oppose same sex unions, and would not consider support of Christianity if it accepted them. Governments and most of the population in Africa oppose same sex marriage.

Not a Christian myself, I cannot comment on his stand; my point is that the Church of England opposes same sex marriage, as do some other large church groups.

I will attempt to get UK opinion on same sex marriage, but my guess is that 40% will be opposed.

Only an idiot would call 40% of the population in these western nations lunatic. They may be misguided but vituperation and scorn will not change them.