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“Geeks Out” Trumps Card at Utah Comic-Con

Can the irony be lost on a movement—those who favor same-sex marriage—whose purported goal is tolerance, when they, in fact, continue to display anything but that virtue to those who oppose them? This is what Dominic Verner covers in his latest blog post, “Ender’s Game, Card’s Convictions,” for First Things. The blog discusses legendary science […]

What is the Core of Marriage?

“Probably the most important thing to remember about [the marriage] debate is that it is framed in entirely the wrong way.” -Sherif Girgis Sherif Girgis, co-author of What is Marriage?: Man and Woman: A Defense, is a Princeton graduate and Rhodes Scholar. At Australia’s Campion College last month, Girgis gave a brilliant talk on the marriage […]

The National Organization for Marriage Applauds Pennsylvania Ruling Upholding the State's Definition of Marriage and Restoring the Rule of Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2013 Contact: Elizabeth Ray or Matille Thebolt (703-683-5004) “This is a victory for marriage. We are pleased that Judge Pellegrini reiterated that Pennsylvania law expressly defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman.” — Brian Brown, NOM President — Washington, DC — The National Organization for Marriage […]

'Til Death Do Us Part, or 3 Years, Whichever Comes First

Yesterday we told you about two competing perspectives on marriage – one focused on the desires of adults, the other on the needs and rights of children. In the end we talked about marriage as the social fabric that holds our culture together. Well today, here’s another set of competing perspectives: Is marriage a permanent […]

4 Factors of Marriage That Can Never Be Abandoned

Ryan Anderson, William E. Simon Fellow at Heritage and co-author of What Is Marriage?: Man and Woman: A Defense, provides enlightening insight about the four key marital norms: the sexual complementarity, monogamy, exclusivity, and permanence of marriage, and what happens when they are abandoned. The Heritage Foundation: …No-fault divorce was the first major trend to undermine a strong […]

Marriage Connects More Than Just Men and Women; it Creates the Fabric of Society

At the heart of the marriage debate are two very different views of marriage. The view of most same-sex ‘marriage’ advocates is that marriage primarily satisfies the desires of the adults involved. On the other hand, the historical view is that marriage is a public good, not solely designed towards the satisfaction of adult desires. It is the place […]

When Do Commodified IVF Practices Turn Into Human Trafficking?

From redefining marriage to intentional single parenthood, we’re seeing the prioritization of adult desires over the needs of children with increased frequency. The voices of children are silent, either because they’re too young to articulate their own needs …or they can’t speak up about those needs at all. As a society, how often do we consider the […]

The Growing Trend of Intentional Single Fatherhood

Winnipeg Free Press examines the growing trend of single men who have decided they want children, and the fact that those children will be intentionally denied of a mother – during their upbringing and throughout their lives – is all but irrelevant. At 42, [Trey Powell] is a new addition to the ranks of men who […]

Minneapolis Mayor Tries to Force Same-Sex Marriage on Neighboring States

Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak is launching an ad campaign encouraging Wisconsin same-sex couples to come to his town to ‘marry’. The campaign, which will start running in Milwaukee and Madison area publications, is already being called a shameless attempt at self-promotion, with the mayor simply using marriage to raise his own profile. Keep in mind, Wisconsin voters passed a […]

Revitalizing Marriage Requires Sacrifice, Effort

The National Review Online’s (NRO) Kathryn Lopez interviewed Hilary Towers, a developmental psychologist, about “how we can better support and protect marriage as a culture and in communities.” The resulting article, “A Guide to Saving Marriage,” provides some surprising and many insightful results. A recurring theme from Towers is that successful marriages demand hard work: […]

Australia Votes to Reject Rudd and His Promise of Same-Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage has proven to be anything but a vote winner in elections not just across U.S., but internationally as well. Australia’s opposition crushed the governing Labor party in yesterday’s elections and the people voted Tony Abbott into office, who has made clear that he supports marriage between one man and one woman, over the […]

Oregon Bakery Owners' Decision Aligned with State Constitution

Before the owners of “Sweet Cakes by Melissa” were forced to close their very successful Oregon bakery, voters in their state had approved a referendum to define marriage as the exclusive union of one man and one woman. In other words, same-sex unions were not even legally recognized in Oregon. Why then would Aaron and […]

Marriage’s Destruction? It’s Lee Marvin’s Fault

Cultural movements—both good and bad—almost always can trace their ultimate success or failure to a “tipping point” moment. Sometimes these moments are obvious and celebrated, and in some cases they can be more hidden or obscure.  Writing for First Things’ On the Square about the dissolution of marriage, attorney Wesley J. Smith points his finger […]

What Divorce Really Does to Children - in Their Own Shattering Words

UK Daily Mail has a heartbreaking article out today on how disintegrating marriages impact children, even well into adulthood. More often than not, divorce rips apart a child’s world at a time when he/she does not have a voice or any control over the situation, and that pain can last a lifetime. Another example of […]

Scottish Parliament Hears from Faith Groups

Faith groups from around Scotland gathered at the Scottish Parliament yesterday to urge MSPs not to proceed with same-sex marriage legislation that would limit civil liberty and free speech: Kieran Turner of the Evangelical Alliance said the Bill could drive a wedge between faith-based community projects and local councils. He said there is a risk that local […]