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New Zealand Parliament to Vote on SSM

Stuff.co.nz: Gay marriage is ”the reality of our times” and should be voted in to law, Labour’s David Shearer says but deputy Prime Minister Bill English says it is ”not that important” and he ”thought the problem had been solved” with civil unions. And NZ First MP Richard Prosser says although he has ”nothing against […]

UK Telegraph: Gay Marriage is "Pointless Distraction"

The UK Christian Institute: An editorial in today’s Daily Telegraph says that David Cameron’s attempt to redefine marriage is a “pointless distraction”. The paper chides Mr Cameron for not allowing any discussion about the principle of redefining marriage, despite the fact that most of the public controversy around the issue has been based on this […]

Cameron’s Gay Marriage Slur Against the Church

The UK Christian Institute: The Prime Minister David Cameron last night lashed out at churches for “locking out” gays by supporting marriage between one man and one woman. He said he was proud to follow in the tradition of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who introduced civil partnerships in 2005. And he repeated his commitment […]

New Scottish Bishop Could See Going to Jail Over SSM

EWTN News/CNA: Archbishop-designate Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow could see himself being imprisoned for speaking out in support of the traditional married family. “I could see myself going to jail possibly at some point over the next 15 years, if God spares me, if I speak out,” Archbishop Tartaglia said in an interview with STV News […]

Bishop Cordileone, "Godfather of Prop 8", Promoted to Abp. of San Francisco

Auspicious news for the Catholic Church in San Francisco and a nod of approval from Pope Benedict that he has great faith in Bishop Cordileone’s talents: Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland as the new Archbishop of San Francisco, the Vatican announced today. The 56 year-old San Diego-native replaces Archbishop George […]

Young America's Foundation Supports Chick-fil-A

The Young America’s Foundation had chikin for lunch!

Roseanne Barr Blasts Chick-Fil-A, Calls them "Christian Liars" On Twitter

As Drudge notes, she apologized eventually: Roseanne Barr is apologizing for a tweet she sent Wednesday attacking Chick-fil-A, as well as customers of the fast food chain. “anyone who eats S%#@ Fil-A deserves to get the cancer that is sure to come from eating antibiotic filled tortured chickens 4Christ,” she tweeted, later adding, “off to […]

Drudge Notes: Rahm Lectures Chick-fil-A About "Chicago Values"?!

The attached photo from yesterday’s Drudge Report says a lot: When Drudge notices a story of this stature, that means at least 24-48 more hours of solid coverage.

Support for Gay Marriage Killing Tory Party in UK

NOM’s co-founder Maggie Gallagher writes for National Review’s The Corner blog: Andrew Pierce, a gay man (who opposes gay marriage), says Cameron’s support for gay marriage is destroying the Tory party. Ken Mehlman, and the rest of the GOP elites trying to accomplish the same thing here, should read this story: But the bitter and […]

Gay Couple Pays $1,000 to Try to Ban Chick-Fil-A From Mountain View, CA

Tolerance for me but no Chikin for thee? “…LGBT activists have successfully blocked a Chick-fil-A from coming into town, at least temporarily. Turned off by the company’s anti-gay reputation, area resident David Speakman posted an online petition on fundraising site WePay looking to gather the $1,000 necessary to lodge a zoning challenge to stop the […]

One Gay Internet Celebrity: I'm Eating at Chick-fil-A

Antoine Dodson became an internet sensation after an interview he gave when an intruder tried to rape his sister went viral and became a song too. He’s just saying: he’s eating at Chick-fil-A.  Because he likes the chicken:

Southwest Seminary to Participate in Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

TownHall: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will be buying chicken sandwiches for faculty, staff and students on Aug. 1 to show its support for Chick-Fil-A as part of a nationwide initiative launched by former presidential candidate and Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Central time, the Fort Worth seminary expects to purchase more than […]

More Gay Marriage Supporters Disagreeing With Chick-fil-A Boycott

Alexandra Petri, who is pro-SSM, writes in the Washington Post: “…Just because people disagree with you, believe things you personally find hateful and make statements that curdle your innards, does not make them incapable of excellence. In fact, those qualities go hand in hand rather more often than one would like. Look at almost anyone […]

Gay Marriage Advocate Opposes Chicago Politicians' Threats to Chick-fil-A

Eric Zorn, who is pro-SSM, in the Chicago Tribune: “…Don’t shop at stores or eat at restaurants where the owners proudly embrace or fund positions with which you disagree. Put your money where someone else’s mouth is. Picket on the sidewalk out front if you like. Just don’t ask The Man to do the dirty […]

Scottish Government to Introduce Plan to Legalize SSM

AP: Scotland’s government has announced plans to legalize same-sex marriages. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Wednesday that legislation permitting the marriages would soon be introduced. The measure has backing from the major Scottish political parties. It follows a public consultation on the issue. When enacted, Scotland could become the first part of the UK […]