By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter
April 17, 2013|12:01 pm
New Zealand's Parliament passed a bill Wednesday that would make it the 13th country in the world to officially legalize same-sex marriage, despite opposition from traditional family groups.
"In our society, the meaning of marriage is universal – it's a declaration of love and commitment to a special person," said Labour MP Louisa Wall, the openly gay politician who introduced the bill. "Nothing could make me more proud to be a New Zealander than passing this bill."
The bill passed with 77 votes in favor and 44 against, BBC News reported.
The Oceanic country is set to join Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and Sweden in fully legalizing gay marriage, though other nations, like the U.S., allow the practice on a state-to-state basis.
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