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The Simple Defense for Marriage

An Appeal to Common Sense, Not Faith

Rome, (Zenit.org) Edward Pentin | 983 hits

The United Kingdom moved closer to being the latest nation to legislate in favor of same-sex "marriage" this week when it passed a bill allowing such ceremonies to take place in England and …

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Archbishop Says Americans Ready to Defend Marriage Despite Laws

3 States in Just Over a Week Redefine Marriage

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 863 hits

"It is the height of irony that the Minnesota legislature decided, and the governor signed into law, the redefinition of marriage just after we celebrated the unique gifts of mothers and …

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UK Prelates on Same-Sex Marriage Bill: It's Not too Late to Think Again

Warn That Legislation Is 'Far More Profound Than First Appears'

London, (Zenit.org) | 790 hits

Here is a statement from Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster and Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark regarding the same-sex "marriage" bill set to be debated next week in Parliament. * …

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US Bishops: Delaware Passage of Same-Sex 'Marriage' Is Unjust

Archbishop Notes Children's Rights

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Staff | 946 hits

"The Delaware Senate passed an unjust bill that attempts to redefine marriage," saidArchbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the US bishops' Subcommittee for the …

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The Redefinition of Marriage: The Fight Is About Justice

"The state has no compelling interest to recognize the mutual affection of adults"

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Denise Hunnell, MD | 2510 hits

The push to redefine marriage to accommodate same-sex couples spans the globe. Same-sex couples can be legally recognized as married in Argentina, Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, …

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Uruguay Moves Toward Recognizing Same-Sex 'Marriage'

'A Very Radical Agenda' at Work

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1265 hits

Uruguay's Senate on Tuesday voted to legalize homosexual "marriage" by approving a law to govern matrimony for heterosexuals and homosexuals. Senators voted 23-8 in favor of the bill. A …

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Archbishop Cordileone: This Generation Can Turn the Marriage Problem Around

US Bishops' Leader on Marriage-Promotion Speaks on Strategy

San Francisco, (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 1703 hits

Marriage has been under assault for at least 40 years, but according to Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, the younger generation can turn the tide -- by getting married and staying married. …

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A Winning Strategy to Restore Marriage

Organizer of March Speaks on Gaining Ground and Upholding Common Sense

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) Kathleen Naab | 1166 hits

As the Supreme Court begins today to hear arguments regarding same-sex "marriage," citizens have gathered in DC to defend a child's right to a mother and father. Carrying the slogan "Every …

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Marriage Goes on Trial in Holy Week

US Supreme Court Prepares to Take Up Issue of Same-Sex Unions

Atchinson, Kansas, (Zenit.org) Tom Hoopes | 1706 hits

If ever there was a time to pray for marriage, it is in the next few weeks. If you missed the many opportunities given by the U.S. bishops to pray for marriage, you can make it up by praying …

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Defining Marriage: How to Communicate Effectively

Debate Is Not About Homosexuality

Rome, (Zenit.org) Father John Flynn, LC | 3334 hits

As same-sex "marriage" continues to be a hot topic, those who defend marriage face increasing criticism in the media that they are prejudiced or that they hate homosexuals. A couple of recent …

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If the woman had been a man...

Comments on the ECHR ruling on homosexual adoption

Strasbourg, France, (Zenit.org) Grégor Puppinck. | 1692 hits

Here is a commentary fromGrégor Puppinck, PhD, director of the European Centre for Law and Justice, regarding Tuesday's ruling from the European Court of Human Rights on a homosexual adoption …

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UK Bishops: Marriage Bill Isn't About Equality

Warn That Problems Haven't Been Thought Through

London, (Zenit.org) | 1681 hits

The vice president of the episcopal conference of England and Wales says the marriage bill passing through Parliament is not about equality, and that many issues surrounding the legislation …

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Bullied Under the Pretext of Anti-Bullying

Canadian Catholic Schools Obliged to Permit Gay-Straight Clubs

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by Fr. John Flynn In the name of combating bullying and ensuring tolerance, the Canadian province of Ontario is obliging all schools, including Catholic schools, to permit “gay-straight …

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Same-sex "Marriage" Debate Held in England

Catholic Voices Spokesman Speaks About Marriage Consultation

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By Ann Schneible With the British consultation to redefine marriage to include same-sex couples coming to a close, Catholic Voices organized a debate about the issue of same-sex "marriage" …

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Canadian Bishops: a Person Is More Than a Sexual Orientation

Pastoral Letter Addresses Same-Sex Attraction in Youth

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A human person is much more than a sexual orientation or an identification with the homosexual or heterosexual lifestyle, say the bishops of Canada. The Commission for Doctrine of the Canadian …

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