CALIFORNIA, CONGRESS AT THE CENTER OF ANCIENT MORAL CONTROVERSY
The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to Western Civilization Reveals How Homosexual 'Marriage' May Seal the Fate of a Declining Culture
WASHINGTON, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Following a decision by four activist Supreme Court judges, homosexual "weddings" are beginning this week in California. In the nation's capital, conservative and family groups are angered by the creation of a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus in the House of Representatives.
In his new book, The Politically Incorrect Guide(TM) to Western Civilization, author Anthony Esolen writes that the fall of the Greeks was due to the fact that by the fifth century, traditional values of right and wrong had been swept aside to make way for moral relativism that declared "right" was whatever a majority wished it to be.
"The victors in the ideological struggles of the last hundred years claim that law is simply what we make it--and whatever we want is all right," says Esolen. "It divorces us culturally from traditional values and morality, as we see daily in the call for homosexual 'marriage.' Californians may not notice the results of homosexual marriage tomorrow, but the concept of marriage will eventually be destroyed, weakening the state and the rest of the nation."
To receive a review copy, or to schedule an interview with Anthony Esolen, please contact Meredith Bagdazian at (202) 216-0601 x440 or mbagdazian@eaglepub.com
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Activists Strike a Blow to Marriage and Democracy by Forcing Their Radical Agenda on the People of California and New York
National Scope of Battle to Protect Marriage Is the Reason AFM Drafted the Federal Marriage Protection Amendment
WASHINGTON, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage called upon Congress to pass AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment as the battle over the future of marriage exploded from coast-to-coast today with activists forcing their destructive social agenda on the people of California and New York.
"The national scope of the assault on our marriage laws is the reason the Alliance for Marriage drafted the federal Marriage Protection Amendment," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage. "As the judicial destruction of marriage in California is exported across state lines - to New York and soon to other states -- AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment is the only viable democratic option to allow the American people to protect marriage for the sake of our children."
"Today is a sad day for the people of California and New York who have lost the right -- freely and democratically -- to choose the course that is best for them, their families and their children," said Niger Innis, AFM Advisory Board Member and National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), the third oldest and one of the "Big Four" civil rights groups in the United States. "With all of society's ills and potential pitfalls, the foundation of marriage is the bedrock of security and guarantor of the full recognition of our human rights and civil rights."
"Marriage is the most universal social institution - transcending all racial, religious and political boundary lines," said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Jr., an AFM Advisory Board Member and President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). "As the largest 'minority' community in California, we have voted with our feet in rejecting the false claims that destruction of marriage represents the advancement of civil rights."
"Most Americans believe that gays and lesbians have a right to live as they choose, but they don't believe they have a right to redefine marriage for our entire society," said Daniels added. "Americans want our laws to send a positive message to children about marriage, family and their future."
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
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WASHINGTON, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage called upon Congress to pass AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment as the battle over the future of marriage exploded from coast-to-coast today with activists forcing their destructive social agenda on the people of California and New York.
"The national scope of the assault on our marriage laws is the reason the Alliance for Marriage drafted the federal Marriage Protection Amendment," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage. "As the judicial destruction of marriage in California is exported across state lines - to New York and soon to other states -- AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment is the only viable democratic option to allow the American people to protect marriage for the sake of our children."
"Today is a sad day for the people of California and New York who have lost the right -- freely and democratically -- to choose the course that is best for them, their families and their children," said Niger Innis, AFM Advisory Board Member and National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), the third oldest and one of the "Big Four" civil rights groups in the United States. "With all of society's ills and potential pitfalls, the foundation of marriage is the bedrock of security and guarantor of the full recognition of our human rights and civil rights."
"Marriage is the most universal social institution - transcending all racial, religious and political boundary lines," said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Jr., an AFM Advisory Board Member and President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). "As the largest 'minority' community in California, we have voted with our feet in rejecting the false claims that destruction of marriage represents the advancement of civil rights."
"Most Americans believe that gays and lesbians have a right to live as they choose, but they don't believe they have a right to redefine marriage for our entire society," said Daniels added. "Americans want our laws to send a positive message to children about marriage, family and their future."
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
www.afmusa.org
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
California Marriage Amendment Approved by Secretary of State for November Ballot
WASHINGTON, June 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage Foundation today celebrated the efforts of California voters for successfully placing the California Marriage Amendment on the November ballot.
The state constitutional amendment would define marriage as a union "between a man and a woman" if successful, and would overturn the recent California Supreme Court decision legalizing "same-sex" marriage.
"The future of marriage in California should be determined among the 36 million residents of the State of California -- not by the personal, closed-door deliberation of seven judges," said Rev. Sam Rodriguez, Jr., an Advisory Board Member of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation.
The California Supreme Court last month struck-down the state's democratically-approved Proposition 22, the California Defense of Marriage Act, which statutorily defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
"In 2000, the Latino community played a determining, critical role in approving Proposition 22 at the ballot box," said Rodriguez. "As the largest "minority" community in California, the Latino community holds the key to protecting marriage in California - and preventing the attack on marriage here from having national fallout."
"For several decades, America has been wandering in a wilderness of social problems caused by family disintegration," added Rodriguez. "Tragically, as bad as our current situation may be, it could soon become dramatically worse. This is because California courts and the legislature are poised to erase the legal road map for marriage and the family from state law."
During the petition effort to place the Amendment on the ballot, Californians for Marriage, an all Latino-led coalition organized by the Alliance for Marriage Foundation, delivered signatures in support of the California Marriage Amendment, and is poised to fill a pivotal role in the ballot campaign this fall.
Members of Californians for Marriage include Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Jr., National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. Jessie Miranda, Alianza Ministerial Evangelica Nacional, Dr. David Lazo, Church of Power, Dr. Sergio Navarrette, Assemblies of God, Pacific Latin, and Rev. Gilbert Montelongo, Tabernacle of Praise.
The Alliance for Marriage Foundation is a non- partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
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The state constitutional amendment would define marriage as a union "between a man and a woman" if successful, and would overturn the recent California Supreme Court decision legalizing "same-sex" marriage.
"The future of marriage in California should be determined among the 36 million residents of the State of California -- not by the personal, closed-door deliberation of seven judges," said Rev. Sam Rodriguez, Jr., an Advisory Board Member of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation.
The California Supreme Court last month struck-down the state's democratically-approved Proposition 22, the California Defense of Marriage Act, which statutorily defined marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
"In 2000, the Latino community played a determining, critical role in approving Proposition 22 at the ballot box," said Rodriguez. "As the largest "minority" community in California, the Latino community holds the key to protecting marriage in California - and preventing the attack on marriage here from having national fallout."
"For several decades, America has been wandering in a wilderness of social problems caused by family disintegration," added Rodriguez. "Tragically, as bad as our current situation may be, it could soon become dramatically worse. This is because California courts and the legislature are poised to erase the legal road map for marriage and the family from state law."
During the petition effort to place the Amendment on the ballot, Californians for Marriage, an all Latino-led coalition organized by the Alliance for Marriage Foundation, delivered signatures in support of the California Marriage Amendment, and is poised to fill a pivotal role in the ballot campaign this fall.
Members of Californians for Marriage include Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Jr., National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. Jessie Miranda, Alianza Ministerial Evangelica Nacional, Dr. David Lazo, Church of Power, Dr. Sergio Navarrette, Assemblies of God, Pacific Latin, and Rev. Gilbert Montelongo, Tabernacle of Praise.
The Alliance for Marriage Foundation is a non- partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
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Monday, June 02, 2008
California Marriage Amendment Qualifies for November Ballot - The People Will Decide
SACRAMENTO, June 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Secretary of State Debra Bowen today certified the eighth initiative for the November 4, 2008, General Election ballot. The measure would amend California's Constitution to define marriage as a union "between a man and a woman."
"The response from the people of this state has been unprecedented in support of marriage's legacy, by responding with an all-out volunteer signature campaign," said Ron Prentice, CEO of the California Family Council and Chairman of the ProtectMarriage.com coalition sponsoring the amendment. "We're so grateful to the over 1.1 million voters who signed the marriage petition in time for the November election. Passing this amendment is the only way for the people to override the four supreme court judges who want to re-define marriage for our entire society."
In order to qualify for the ballot, the marriage definition measure needed 694,354 valid petition signatures, which is equal to 8% of the total votes cast for governor in the November 2006 General Election. The initiative proponents submitted 1,120,801 signatures in an attempt to qualify the measure, and it qualified through the random sample signature check.
"The vast majority of research continues to state that California's voters favor keeping marriage as it is, protecting its historic definition between only a man and a woman. The November ballot will give opportunity for citizens to respond to the State Supreme Court's decision, by solidifying traditional marriage in the California Constitution. Californians are a tolerant people. But we also know that marriage is between a man and a woman, as the voters reaffirmed just a few years ago." stated Prentice.
California Family Council (CFC) is a family policy council with offices in Sacramento and Riverside. Ron Prentice, CEO chairs the ProtectMarriage.com coalition. Phone: 951.354.8362.
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"The response from the people of this state has been unprecedented in support of marriage's legacy, by responding with an all-out volunteer signature campaign," said Ron Prentice, CEO of the California Family Council and Chairman of the ProtectMarriage.com coalition sponsoring the amendment. "We're so grateful to the over 1.1 million voters who signed the marriage petition in time for the November election. Passing this amendment is the only way for the people to override the four supreme court judges who want to re-define marriage for our entire society."
In order to qualify for the ballot, the marriage definition measure needed 694,354 valid petition signatures, which is equal to 8% of the total votes cast for governor in the November 2006 General Election. The initiative proponents submitted 1,120,801 signatures in an attempt to qualify the measure, and it qualified through the random sample signature check.
"The vast majority of research continues to state that California's voters favor keeping marriage as it is, protecting its historic definition between only a man and a woman. The November ballot will give opportunity for citizens to respond to the State Supreme Court's decision, by solidifying traditional marriage in the California Constitution. Californians are a tolerant people. But we also know that marriage is between a man and a woman, as the voters reaffirmed just a few years ago." stated Prentice.
California Family Council (CFC) is a family policy council with offices in Sacramento and Riverside. Ron Prentice, CEO chairs the ProtectMarriage.com coalition. Phone: 951.354.8362.
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New Poll Finds Majority of Californians Support Traditional Marriage
SACRAMENTO, June 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Capitol Resource Institute announced today the results of a survey that indicates that more than 56% of Californians oppose homosexual marriage.
As part of a nationwide survey in the battleground states regarding the presidential election the following question was asked: Do you agree that only marriage between one man and one woman should be legal and binding in America? California answers this question "yes" 56.20%, and "no" 43.80%.
"We are not surprised by these results," states Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute Executive Director. "The people of California understand the judges overstepped their judicial boundaries. California has granted the most sweeping 'equality' laws in the nation. But the people of California have drawn the line at hijacking the term 'marriage' to describe these unions."
A Field Poll released last week reported that 51% of Californians support homosexual marriage. "This accurate new poll directly asks respondents' opinion of the definition of traditional marriage. Contrary to the vague Field Poll, this polling accurately reflects the true sentiment of the electorate," stated England.
The survey was completed by ccAdvertising of Herndon, Virginia in one 24-hour period ending at 7:00 p.m on May 30, 2008, with 528 California respondents (out of 7,613 respondents to the Traditional Marriage Question in the multi-state survey), and was statistically balanced by population density within each battleground state surveyed. The national survey results will be released on Wednesday.
Artificial intelligence call (AIC) or automated surveys like this one have proven to be more accurate than those using a live caller as noted in a Daily Kos post last week. "The reality is that Robo-pollsters like Survey USA and Rasmussen have had the best track record the past few election cycles." (Daily Kos May 28, 2008.)
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As part of a nationwide survey in the battleground states regarding the presidential election the following question was asked: Do you agree that only marriage between one man and one woman should be legal and binding in America? California answers this question "yes" 56.20%, and "no" 43.80%.
"We are not surprised by these results," states Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute Executive Director. "The people of California understand the judges overstepped their judicial boundaries. California has granted the most sweeping 'equality' laws in the nation. But the people of California have drawn the line at hijacking the term 'marriage' to describe these unions."
A Field Poll released last week reported that 51% of Californians support homosexual marriage. "This accurate new poll directly asks respondents' opinion of the definition of traditional marriage. Contrary to the vague Field Poll, this polling accurately reflects the true sentiment of the electorate," stated England.
The survey was completed by ccAdvertising of Herndon, Virginia in one 24-hour period ending at 7:00 p.m on May 30, 2008, with 528 California respondents (out of 7,613 respondents to the Traditional Marriage Question in the multi-state survey), and was statistically balanced by population density within each battleground state surveyed. The national survey results will be released on Wednesday.
Artificial intelligence call (AIC) or automated surveys like this one have proven to be more accurate than those using a live caller as noted in a Daily Kos post last week. "The reality is that Robo-pollsters like Survey USA and Rasmussen have had the best track record the past few election cycles." (Daily Kos May 28, 2008.)
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Governor Forces 'Gay Marriage' Rulings of CA and MA Judges on the People of New York State
Governor's Directive Striking Down Marriage Based on Out-of-State Court Rulings Demonstrates Need for AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment
WASHINGTON, May 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage called upon Congress to pass AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment in response to New York Governor David Patterson's stunning directive ordering New York State to recognize "same-sex marriages" performed in California, Massachusetts, and Canada.
"By executive fiat, New York has become the second state in two weeks to overturn both common sense and the Will of the People on the definition of marriage," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage. "Today's directive from Governor Patterson illustrates the need for the Marriage Protection Amendment drafted by AFM."
"The anti-democratic fallout of the California Supreme Court decision striking down marriage is not unexpected, and will only continue to crash down upon other states nationwide," said Daniels. "AFM has led the charge in Congress for federal protection of marriage as the only way to prevent the decisions of judges in California and elsewhere being forced on residents of other states."
"Most Americans - and most New Yorkers - want our laws to send a positive message to kids about marriage, family and their future. Today is a sad day for the people of New York who have lost the right to choose the course that is best for them, their families and their children," continued Daniels.
"Americans believe that gays and lesbians are free to live as they choose, but they don't believe they have a right to redefine marriage for our entire society," said Daniels. "But the common-sense definition of marriage - and the values of most Americans - cannot be protected apart from AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment."
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts. www.afmusa.org
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WASHINGTON, May 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage called upon Congress to pass AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment in response to New York Governor David Patterson's stunning directive ordering New York State to recognize "same-sex marriages" performed in California, Massachusetts, and Canada.
"By executive fiat, New York has become the second state in two weeks to overturn both common sense and the Will of the People on the definition of marriage," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage. "Today's directive from Governor Patterson illustrates the need for the Marriage Protection Amendment drafted by AFM."
"The anti-democratic fallout of the California Supreme Court decision striking down marriage is not unexpected, and will only continue to crash down upon other states nationwide," said Daniels. "AFM has led the charge in Congress for federal protection of marriage as the only way to prevent the decisions of judges in California and elsewhere being forced on residents of other states."
"Most Americans - and most New Yorkers - want our laws to send a positive message to kids about marriage, family and their future. Today is a sad day for the people of New York who have lost the right to choose the course that is best for them, their families and their children," continued Daniels.
"Americans believe that gays and lesbians are free to live as they choose, but they don't believe they have a right to redefine marriage for our entire society," said Daniels. "But the common-sense definition of marriage - and the values of most Americans - cannot be protected apart from AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment."
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts. www.afmusa.org
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
California High Court Overrules People
SACRAMENTO, May 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court of California today overturned Proposition 22. In striking down Proposition 22, the initiative passed in 2000 - by 61.4% of voters - to define marriage in California as only between a man and a woman, the Court declared a right to "same-sex marriage" under the California Constitution.
The majority decision was authored by Chief Justice Ronald George, who stated, "history alone is not invariably an appropriate guide for determining the meaning and scope of this fundamental constitutional guarantee."
"This shocking decision is a wake-up call for the majority of California's citizens, whose votes have been rendered worthless by the Supreme Court's disregard for the democratic system," said Ron Prentice, the executive director of California Family Council. "In November, the people will have an opportunity to overrule the Court's decision by passing a constitutional amendment - and California's voters must respond in strength and number," concluded Prentice.
In a dissenting opinion, Justice Baxter wrote, the majority's decision "relies heavily on the Legislature's adoption of progressive civil rights protections for gays and lesbians to find a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. In effect, the majority gives the Legislature indirectly power that body does not directly possess to amend the Constitution and repeal an initiative statute." CFC's Prentice added, "Since time began, marriage between a man and a woman has served children, families, and societies best. Today, the California Supreme Court dishonored marriage's tradition and historic purposes, as well as the will of the people."
The court's decision will go into effect in 30 days, unless the parties involved seek a "stay." It is likely that attorneys representing the ProtectMarriage.com coalition will request a stay until the people of California have opportunity to vote on a constitutional marriage amendment in the November general election.
ProtectMarriage.com, a coalition of grassroots organizations, churches and voters, has been formed in order to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2008 ballot. The Supreme Court's ruling coincides with the submission of 1.1 million signatures to California's 58 counties. Known as the California Marriage Protection Act, the initiative's signatures are now undergoing a review for validation. Based on the number of raw signatures submitted and the current validation percentages reported, it appears the initiative will qualify for the ballot.
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The majority decision was authored by Chief Justice Ronald George, who stated, "history alone is not invariably an appropriate guide for determining the meaning and scope of this fundamental constitutional guarantee."
"This shocking decision is a wake-up call for the majority of California's citizens, whose votes have been rendered worthless by the Supreme Court's disregard for the democratic system," said Ron Prentice, the executive director of California Family Council. "In November, the people will have an opportunity to overrule the Court's decision by passing a constitutional amendment - and California's voters must respond in strength and number," concluded Prentice.
In a dissenting opinion, Justice Baxter wrote, the majority's decision "relies heavily on the Legislature's adoption of progressive civil rights protections for gays and lesbians to find a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. In effect, the majority gives the Legislature indirectly power that body does not directly possess to amend the Constitution and repeal an initiative statute." CFC's Prentice added, "Since time began, marriage between a man and a woman has served children, families, and societies best. Today, the California Supreme Court dishonored marriage's tradition and historic purposes, as well as the will of the people."
The court's decision will go into effect in 30 days, unless the parties involved seek a "stay." It is likely that attorneys representing the ProtectMarriage.com coalition will request a stay until the people of California have opportunity to vote on a constitutional marriage amendment in the November general election.
ProtectMarriage.com, a coalition of grassroots organizations, churches and voters, has been formed in order to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2008 ballot. The Supreme Court's ruling coincides with the submission of 1.1 million signatures to California's 58 counties. Known as the California Marriage Protection Act, the initiative's signatures are now undergoing a review for validation. Based on the number of raw signatures submitted and the current validation percentages reported, it appears the initiative will qualify for the ballot.
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California Pro-Family Response to State Supreme Court Ordering Homosexual 'Marriage' Legalization
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Veteran California pro-family leader Randy Thomasson, an official party in the consolidated marriage cases and president of Campaign for Children and Families, a statewide pro- family leadership organization, issued the following response to today's California Supreme Court ruling licensing homosexual "marriages":
"On a 4-3 vote, the California Supreme Court has destroyed the civil institution of marriage between a man and a woman, and law-biding Americans must condemn it in the strongest terms. This arrogant judicial activism took 121 pages of contorted logic to explain and is no surprise coming from this San Francisco-based court. By bowing down to homosexual activists and the rebel city of San Francisco, the California Supreme Court has exchanged the rule of law for the rule of unbridled power to destroy all that is good and sacred. However, the terrible example of homosexual 'weddings' should be short-lived. This extremely bad ruling will certainly spur Californians to vote in November to overrule the judges and protect marriage licenses for a man and a woman in the California Constitution. In the meantime, Governor Schwarzenegger should resist any temptation to sign any bill opposing the people's vote on marriage. This terrible opinion authored by Chief Justice Ron George makes him the chief target of California voters who know that marriage is only for a man and woman. George is up for reelection in 2010."
Today in Sacramento at 11:20 a.m., Campaign for Children and Families will hold a news conference to publicly respond to the court decision. The news conference will be on the 10th Street sidewalk on the west side of the State Capitol Building.
CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (CCF) is a leading California-based nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing children and families in California and America. CCF stands for marriage and family, parental rights, the sanctity of human life, religious freedom, financial freedom, and back-to- basics education.
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"On a 4-3 vote, the California Supreme Court has destroyed the civil institution of marriage between a man and a woman, and law-biding Americans must condemn it in the strongest terms. This arrogant judicial activism took 121 pages of contorted logic to explain and is no surprise coming from this San Francisco-based court. By bowing down to homosexual activists and the rebel city of San Francisco, the California Supreme Court has exchanged the rule of law for the rule of unbridled power to destroy all that is good and sacred. However, the terrible example of homosexual 'weddings' should be short-lived. This extremely bad ruling will certainly spur Californians to vote in November to overrule the judges and protect marriage licenses for a man and a woman in the California Constitution. In the meantime, Governor Schwarzenegger should resist any temptation to sign any bill opposing the people's vote on marriage. This terrible opinion authored by Chief Justice Ron George makes him the chief target of California voters who know that marriage is only for a man and woman. George is up for reelection in 2010."
Today in Sacramento at 11:20 a.m., Campaign for Children and Families will hold a news conference to publicly respond to the court decision. The news conference will be on the 10th Street sidewalk on the west side of the State Capitol Building.
CAMPAIGN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (CCF) is a leading California-based nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing children and families in California and America. CCF stands for marriage and family, parental rights, the sanctity of human life, religious freedom, financial freedom, and back-to- basics education.
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California High Court Decision Striking Down Marriage Underscores Need for Congress to Pass AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment
Marriage Protection Amendment Drafted by AFM is Essential to Protect Views of the Vast Majority of Americans
WASHINGTON, May 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage Foundation urged the people of California to constitutionally protect marriage in their state, while calling upon Congress to pass AFM's federal Marriage Protection Amendment in the aftermath of a California Supreme Court decision striking down marriage.
"In the most populous state in the Union, radical activists have convinced judges to ignore the will of the people and to follow the destructive lead of the Massachusetts courts in striking down the common sense definition of marriage," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation. "California is now ground-zero in the Battle to Protect Marriage, and the fight in California must now be joined in the Congress."
Recently, California voters delivered over 1.1 million signatures to protect marriage with a constitutional amendment. The signatures are being verified by county election officials for the constitutional amendment to be approved for the November 2008 ballot.
"The future of marriage in California should be determined among the 36 million residents of the State of California -- not by the personal, closed-door deliberation of seven judges," said Rev. Sam Rodriguez, Jr., an Advisory Board Member of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation. "For several decades, America has been wandering in a wilderness of social problems caused by family disintegration. Tragically, as bad as our current situation may be, today's decision by the Court can only make the situation dramatically worse."
"Given the continuous attacks upon marriage in courts across the country, AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment is clearly the only hope for the American people to determine the future of marriage under our laws," Daniels added.
"Americans want our laws to send a positive message to children about marriage, family and their future," said Daniels.
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
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WASHINGTON, May 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Alliance for Marriage Foundation urged the people of California to constitutionally protect marriage in their state, while calling upon Congress to pass AFM's federal Marriage Protection Amendment in the aftermath of a California Supreme Court decision striking down marriage.
"In the most populous state in the Union, radical activists have convinced judges to ignore the will of the people and to follow the destructive lead of the Massachusetts courts in striking down the common sense definition of marriage," said Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation. "California is now ground-zero in the Battle to Protect Marriage, and the fight in California must now be joined in the Congress."
Recently, California voters delivered over 1.1 million signatures to protect marriage with a constitutional amendment. The signatures are being verified by county election officials for the constitutional amendment to be approved for the November 2008 ballot.
"The future of marriage in California should be determined among the 36 million residents of the State of California -- not by the personal, closed-door deliberation of seven judges," said Rev. Sam Rodriguez, Jr., an Advisory Board Member of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation. "For several decades, America has been wandering in a wilderness of social problems caused by family disintegration. Tragically, as bad as our current situation may be, today's decision by the Court can only make the situation dramatically worse."
"Given the continuous attacks upon marriage in courts across the country, AFM's Marriage Protection Amendment is clearly the only hope for the American people to determine the future of marriage under our laws," Daniels added.
"Americans want our laws to send a positive message to children about marriage, family and their future," said Daniels.
The Alliance for Marriage is a non-partisan, multicultural coalition whose Board of Advisors includes Rev. Walter Fauntroy -- the former DC Delegate who organized the March on Washington for Martin Luther King Jr. -- as well as other civil rights and religious leaders, and national legal experts.
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