After the California Supreme Court’s infamous ruling that approved gay “marriage” two months ago, pro-family advocates talked endlessly for the need to strengthen the institution of marriage at the national level with a federal amendment.
Last week, pro-family groups finally saw their prayers answered when Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi re-introduced the Federal Marriage Act in the Senate for the first time since it stalled in the House nearly two years ago.
The measure, which reads, “Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman,” would effectively outlaw gay “marriage” if it reaches a two-thirds majority approval in Congress.
Wicker said that the bill was urgent and necessary given that the recent California court ruling could potentially force gay “marriage” on states.
“Invariably, couples from that state will now move to states like Mississippi, or the other states that have prohibitions on same-sex marriage,” he said in a statement. “And they will ask that those 'marriages' be recognized.”
Pro-family groups said they were upbeat about the bill, while emphasizing its importance in protecting families.
“Children are best served by having both a mother and a father,” said Tom McClusky, vice president for government affairs at the Family Research Council, in a statement.
“To deprive a child of [that] is something that no government should be trying to push,” he added.
The amendment, which was first introduced to Congress in 2002, stalled in the legislature after it failed to receive a two-thirds majority vote.
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This article is pretty funny. Especially the quote by Tom McClusky. First of all, how are heterosexual marriages going to be affected because of a law that allows gay marriages to be valid? Are heterosexual couples all of a sudden going to think, "hey we can be gay, let's be gay, YAY." That is just dumb. Secondly, how is a child best served by a father and a mother? Unless of course, Tom is implying that a father contributes differently to the growth of a child than a mother. Which, again, does not make sense because the only main difference between a man and a woman is their genitalia. So, unless there's something special a child will learn from his father's balls or his mother's ovaries, I don't see how a child raised under a same sex family will be different from a child raised "the normal way."
The very frequent use of the term, "gay", as a synonym for homosexuality, shows how strongly this site has bought into the homosexual agenda.
Amen, Ivan,
God didn't promise that He would remove all obstacles and temptations from our lives. Even Jesus was tempted, just as we are. But God did say that He would give us the power to resist and remain faithful and true.
That is why I make the comment that those who call themselves Christians, and yet continue in their homosexual lifestyles, are lazy christians. They are too lazy to resist.
mathetes - why thank you! (I have DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, the original and some of the redone originals which have new special effects on the screen and space shots. Yep, I have a Dish. Why? Because I'm so far out in the country I can't really get most of the local channels!)
Also, it's corn on the cob season. For thos who grill the corn...pull the shucks back, remove the silk, reshuck and soak in water for at least 30 min to an hour. When you grill in wet shucks the corn steams in the husk. You can also put butter (try flavored with garlic or herbs).
I'll try to find one for rhubarb pie for lina if she wants. :-)
Daniel,
Your steaks sound great! If you were closer, I'd accept your invitation and bring the whole DS9 series and a wonderful strawberry dessert.
wb and lina;
I'm sorry for the name calling. YOu know, it just not everyday we get to pick on a prozac ridden Satanist. I'll try to refrain.
Lina - I let wb fling you around a bit, but I have my saber drawn you little pesky demon, you. One false move and ...
"You know, most of the posts on this site are really disturbing. I think Jesus would view them as, not coming from Christians, but from a bunch of angry, fearful, disaffected heterosexual supremacists.
Keep spewing poison and quoting the Bible if you like. I may encounter this nonsense for a few moments during my day, but I'd hate to think what it must be like to live in your heads 24/7."
Wow! What a stab. Ouch...I'm melting, I'm melting!!!!
There are some Christians that post here that need to be shepherded, but for the most part we try to play fair.
No as th what's in my head 24/7...I love to play with my children, voluteer in the community, help our around the church and work with those in need. I spend a fair amount of time learning more about 34 CFR 100's and the laws protected by it such as IDEA to help special needs children. I like to compose, garden, play with the children and I work on cars for friends. There is even time when I am thinking about much of nothing watching StarTrek, Doctor Who and Gardening by the Yard. There is even time to consider the types of sustainable energy and develop new recipies and preparing old ones (imported blue cheese stuffed ribeye anyone?).
Why, my mind is full of things 24/7 which have nothing to do with the fun we Christians have at this site entertaining the questions of folks like you! :-)
Hi Lina. Thanks I appreciate it. I do wish people would be civil. Its ok to disagree and discuss differences. I just wish people could do it civilly.
lina,
Pick up the book "Evidence That Demands A Verdict 2" by Josh McDowell.
It's the right thing to do.
WB - you're a good guy. I'm only treating Rolln4him as he treats others. deal? But seriously, do me a favor. Buy the following book: God is not Great by Christopher Hitchens if anything because it so interesting. Pick it apart - determine what is wrong. And let's chat about it.
rolln4him
Please stop calling people names.
chicago-
You haven't seen noth'n yet; you Christian bashing heretic. When you cast out demons, it's never pretty. Now scram!
You know, most of the posts on this site are really disturbing. I think Jesus would view them as, not coming from Christians, but from a bunch of angry, fearful, disaffected heterosexual supremacists.
Keep spewing poison and quoting the Bible if you like. I may encounter this nonsense for a few moments during my day, but I'd hate to think what it must be like to live in your heads 24/7.
feet,
I say to you toread 1cor 6:9-10 weee it clearly states that homosexuals will not inheret the kingdom of God unless 1 cor 6:11 they trust In Christ repent, and change. It is in the Bible homosexuality is a sin, Sodom and Gomorrah were punished for this. Second the Bible clearly state marriage is of man and women, and sex is to be only between married people.