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  • Opinion:California Voters Should Decide Definition of Marriage

    By Alliance Defense Fund March 05, 2009

    By Glen Lavy | Senior vice president and senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund. (This article originally appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune, 03/05/09) It would be hard to overstate how much is at stake when the justices of the California Supreme Court hear arguments today on the...

  • Opinion:Lack of Gay Monogamy Could Impact Same-Sex Marriage Debate

    By Baptist Press February 10, 2010

    NASHVILLE, TN -- About half of all male homosexual couples have sex outside of the relationship with the approval of the partner, according to a new study out of San Francisco that some say should have a dramatic impact on the nation's debate over "gay marriage." The research from San Francisco...

  • Opinion:A Response to Venker Piece on Oprah's Gay-Marriage Bias

    By Suzanne Venker November 15, 2009

    [Ed.'s Note: The following post is a follow-up to Venker's own piece "Politically Correct Oprah has 'Bias' Towards Gay Marriage" that ran on Opposing Views Nov. 13.] I received the email below yesterday from a reader. He corrected my facts on the numbers, and humbled me just a bit.

  • News:Lambda Legal Applauds NY Gov. Paterson’s Marriage Equality Bill

    By Lambda Legal April 16, 2009

    NEW YORK — At a press conference today, Governor Paterson announced a marriage equality bill for consideration by the legislature, continuing his advocacy to secure the legal rights and responsibilities of marriage for same–sex couples in New York. Statement from Kevin Cathcart...

  • Opinion:Why I Should be Able to Marry a Man, by Joseph Amodeo

    By Joseph Amodeo January 12, 2009

    Marriage is a fundamental component of society. It is through marriage that we are able to understand the confines of community and to comfort ourselves in the arms of support that comes in the form of family. Throughout the history of mankind, family has served as a cornerstone for the human...

  • Opinion:A Week of Victories for Marriage Equality

    By Lambda Legal April 08, 2009

    Statement from Lambda Legal Marriage Project Director Jennifer C. Pizer This is a week we all will remember: first Iowa, then Vermont, then D.C — all emphatically embracing equality , respect, and consistent treatment of all families under law. We have turned another critical corner in this...

  • Opinion:Tony Perkins Urges Maine Citizens to Reject Gay Marriage

    By Family Research Council May 06, 2009

    WASHINGTON --- Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins today urged the citizens of Maine to exercise their right to a "People's Veto" and defeat the counterfeit marriage bill signed today by Governor John Baldacci (D). "Today, Governor Baldacci signed a dangerous bill designed to...

  • Opinion:Should Gay Marriage Be In the Hands of Voters or Politicians?

    By Family Research Council June 12, 2009

    The D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, which currently has two members and one vacancy, will determine whether voters should have a chance in a referendum to block a bill legalizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. The board heard four hours of testimony yesterday and is expected to make a...

  • Opinion:Why Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty Can't Co-exist

    By Family Research Council June 16, 2009

    As more states-like Iowa-approve same-sex “marriage,” conservatives are claiming that freedom of religion is in peril. Same-sex “marriage” supporters accuse them of engaging in hysterical gay-bating. Who’s telling the truth? Let me share some stories with you from an excellent news...

  • News:City of Sacramento Urges Court to Overturn Prop 8

    By Pacific Justice Institute February 05, 2009

    SACRAMENTO, Calif --- Despite hundreds of thousands of "yes" votes from local residents in favor of traditional marriage, the Sacramento City Council voted 8-1 this week to add the city's name to a legal brief urging the California Supreme Court to overturn Prop. 8. "It's...

  • News:Ken Starr Gives Preview of Prop 8 Argument

    By Baptist Press February 10, 2009

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) --- Perhaps giving a preview of what he will argue before the California Supreme Court next month, Kenneth Starr said Feb. 10 that the constitutionality of Proposition 8 turns less on the issue of "gay marriage" and more on the issue of whether the state's citizens have the...

  • News:'Are You Crazy?' GOP's Michael Steele Says about Civil Unions

    By Baptist Press February 27, 2009

    WASHINGTON (BP) --- Social conservatives concerned about the future direction of the Republican Party were heartened Feb. 24 when Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele made it clear he opposes not only "gay marriage" but also civil unions. As reported by Politico.com, Steele made...

  • News:GLAD Lawsuit Seeks Federal Recognition of Gay Marriage

    By Baptist Press March 03, 2009

    BOSTON (BP) --- The federal government would be forced to recognize "gay marriage" and to provide benefits to such same-sex couples if a lawsuit filed March 3 in federal court against the Defense of Marriage Act is successful. Under the suit, the government would have to recognize "marriages"...

  • News:Vermont Gov. Says Civil Unions are Fine, No to Gay Marriage Bill

    By Baptist Press March 26, 2009

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (BP) --- Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas broke his silence Wednesday about a " gay marriage " bill that is garnering national attention, saying he will veto it if it reaches his desk. Whether a veto by Douglas, a Republican, will make any difference remains to be seen. A bill that...

  • Video:ACLU on Gay Marriage: "Majority Rule Should Never Apply"

    By Family Research Council February 03, 2010

    Recently, the ACLU of West Virginia has forgotten the Constitution and the rules of self-governance. For more check out wv4marriage.com . show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NxYS4qSf_s  

  • News:Iowa Supreme Court to Issue Gay Marriage Decision Friday

    By Baptist Press April 02, 2009

    By Michael Foust DES MOINES, Iowa --- The Iowa Supreme Court will issue a much-anticipated " gay marriage " decision Friday morning that could make it the third state -- and easily the most conservative one yet -- to redefine marriage. The court announced Thursday in a note on its website...

  • Opinion:Iowa's Gay Marriage Ruling a Victory for Religious Liberty

    By Americans United April 03, 2009

    Today’s Iowa Supreme Court decision striking down a state law banning same-sex marriage is a welcome reaffirmation of religious liberty, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State. In its unanimous ruling, the Iowa high court makes it clear that religious denominations have a...

  • Opinion:Christians Opposed to Gay Marriage Aren't Bigots

    By Baptist Press May 07, 2009

    By Eric C. Redmond In a 48-hour period this week, Washington D.C. and Maine joined Iowa, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut in recognizing "same-sex marriages." According to law , Congress has 30 days to review the D.C. City Council's vote. The vote in the Maine Senate that sent the...

  • Opinion:Politically Correct Oprah has 'Bias' Towards Gay Marriage

    By Suzanne Venker November 13, 2009

    So a day after the Joy Behar show, in which feminists rant and rave about Bart Stupak, Oprah has Ellen DeGeneres on with her new wife. Yes, that's right: wife. Portia de Rossi -- who was born Mandy Lee Rogers in 1973 -- and Ellen were recently pronounced...wife and wife. I know gay marriage...

  • News:Drive Begins to Reverse California's Prop 8 Gay Marriage Ban

    By Baptist Press November 17, 2009

    SACRAMENTO --- Supporters of " gay marriage " in California began collecting signatures Nov. 16 for a proposed constitutional amendment that would ask voters next year to overturn Proposition 8. If successful, California would become the first state where voters approve the redefinition of...

  • Opinion:Judge Rules D.C. Residents Can't Vote on Gay Marriage

    By Baptist Press January 17, 2010

    WASHINGTON -- A Washington, D.C., judge handed supporters of " gay marriage " a victory Jan. 14 when she ruled that city officials were within their rights to turn down conservative efforts to place the issue on the ballot. The ruling is being appealed. Judith N. Macaluso, a judge on the...

  • Opinion:5 Reasons Gay Marriage Lost in Maine

    By Baptist Press November 07, 2009

    AUGUSTA, Maine --- If supporters of traditional marriage had their druthers, conservative writer Maggie Gallagher says, they would have picked South Carolina, and not Maine, to try and win on the issue of " gay marriage " Nov. 3. After all, Maine is one of the country's most liberal, least...

  • Opinion:Domestic Partner Bill Would Undermine Traditional Marriage

    By Baptist Press November 30, 2009

    WASHINGTON -- Same- sex domestic partners legislation forwarded to the U.S. House of Representatives undermines the federal protection of traditional marriage and promotes financial irresponsibility, critics say. The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act would extend benefits...

  • Opinion:Maine's Gay Marriage Initiative Tied 2 Weeks Before Vote

    By Baptist Press October 22, 2009

    AUGUSTA, ME -- With two weeks left before Election Day, a new poll show Maine voters are evenly divided on a historic initiative that would reverse a state law that legalized " gay marriage ." According to the Public Policy Polling survey of 1,130 likely voters Oct. 16-19, 48 percent of...

  • Opinion:NY, NJ Groups Race to Pass Gay Marriage by Year's End

    By Baptist Press November 12, 2009

    ALBANY, NY -- Having faced stinging losses on Election Day, supporters of " gay marriage " in New York and New Jersey are looking to regain momentum and are racing to legalize such relationships by year's end. The clock is ticking. In New York, Democratic Gov. David Paterson is pressuring the...

  • Opinion:Religious Liberty and Gay Rights Clash in Court Cases

    By Baptist Press December 29, 2009

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Religious liberty suffered a setback in the U.S. but won a victory in Canada in December in two closely watched cases involving the legal tug-of- war between religious rights and " gay rights ." Both cases are seen by American conservative groups as indicators of what could...

  • Article:Same-Sex Marriage Laws Jeopardize Religious Freedom, Experts Say

    By Baptist Press May 24, 2009

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP) --- While a pastor's right to preach against same-sex "marriage" may not be threatened by its legalization, many other religious activities may be in jeopardy, the general counsel for the American Jewish Congress told National Public Radio. "What if a church offers marriage...

  • Opinion:NY Sen. Schumer-Gay Marriage in All 50 States is Goal

    By Baptist Press October 29, 2009

    WASHINGTON -- Delivering a more forthright speech than is often seen from politicians on the issue, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer -- the third ranking member of the Senate -- told a homosexual group last week that " gay marriage " supporters "must not rest" until it is legalized in all 50 states.

  • Opinion:Illinois Family Institute Says It is Not a Hate Group

    By Illinois Family Institute March 21, 2009

    Two weeks ago, Illinois Family Institute discovered that we are included on the Southern Poverty Law Center's Active U.S. Hate Groups list, along with Ku Klux Klan, Neo-Nazi, and White Nationalist organizations. We are not alone in being erroneously and libelously included on the SPLC's...

  • Article:Activist Judges Force Gay Marriage Upon People of Iowa

    By Family Research Council April 07, 2009

    By Tony Perkins As the nation is still absorbing the actions of activist judges in Iowa that forced same-sex marriage upon the people of that state and potentially the nation, the faithful in the Hawkeye State are working hard to persuade the Democratic leadership in the state legislature...