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The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed.
"It saddens me that there aren't more Christians here tonight," she said. "I'm just very grieved about this whole thing. I want to be here for prayer support against this issue."
Washington state Senate approves bill to legalize gay marriage →
Sterland said she was disappointed by the light turnout of same-sex marriage foes.
Washington state Senate approves bill to legalize gay marriage →