Not all New Mexico county clerks are taking the state’s marriage law into their own hands. With county clerks in Dona Ana County and Santa Fe County issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, clerks in other counties are feeling the heat and that’s not how the issue should be handled, in the view of Lincoln […]
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50,000 Signatures for 1M1W Marriage in Scotland!
August 29, 2013 – 1:41 pm
Scotland for Marriage has gathered more than 50,000 signatures for their petition in support of retaining the current definition of marriage between one man and one woman. According to the group, that’s more supporters than the combined paid membership of all the main political parties in Scotland. The 50,000th signatory is 20-year-old Iain Donoghue, a third-year student from […]
Huffington Post Admits We’re Right
August 29, 2013 – 1:20 pm
Whenever we talk about the effects of redefining marriage — the normalization and legalization of polygamy, threats to religious liberty, lawsuits against small business owners, etc. — same-sex marriage advocates counter by insisting these threats aren’t real. They claim we’re overreacting so that they can falsely assuage the legitimate concerns of Americans who value their […]
Divorced Man's Top 20 Things To Do Differently in Marriage
August 28, 2013 – 1:10 pm
A little mid-week marriage inspiration: After his marriage of 16 years ended, Gerald Rogers wrote on Facebook the 20 things he would do differently if he had his time over again with his now ex-wife. “Obviously, I’m not a relationship expert,” Rogers begins. “But there’s something about my divorce being finalised this week that gives […]
Online Poll: 95% Say Elected Officials Should Enforce Laws as Written
August 28, 2013 – 1:01 pm
Elected officials are defying state law by making unilateral decisions about marriage. Should this be tolerated? One News Now conducted a poll this week, asking whether duly elected officials should enforce laws as written or if we should allow them to simply assume the role of the courts. What do you think?
Men and Woman: There's a Difference (Shocker!)
August 28, 2013 – 12:44 pm
Same-sex marriage advocates will tell you “love is love”. That there is zero difference between men and women, apart from sexual organs. But the differences between genders are far more than what meets the eye. Scientifically, our brains show major genetic differences as well. Mothers and fathers play unique roles in the lives of their children […]
The First Amendment Not Only Protects Free Speech, But the Right Not to be Coerced into Speech
August 28, 2013 – 12:18 pm
Dr. Frank Turek is an award-winning author and courageous marriage defender who was fired – twice! – for his beliefs. With his unique perspective, he makes a point to speak out often about the importance of our first amendment rights. Check out Frank’s latest article on New Mexican photographer Elane Huguenin, who was sued by a same-sex couple […]
Gov. Martinez: County Clerks Do Not Have Authority to Make Decisions on Marriage
August 28, 2013 – 11:48 am
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez finally reacted to the lawless behavior of County Clerks in New Mexico. She’d doesn’t think clerks have the authority to interpret the law; that should be left to the judges. However, she does not need to wait on the Judiciary. As California Attorney General stated, local officials are accountable to […]
Hawaiian Bishop Makes Urgent Appeal for Marriage
August 26, 2013 – 5:06 pm
Hawaii House Democrats are planning to meet this week in a special session to discuss a bill that could redefine marriage for the state. But Hawaiian faith leaders are fighting back. Bishop Silva from the Diocese of Honolulu issued a memorandum to all parishioners this past Sunday, clarifying Church teaching and asking people of faith […]
State and County Officials Defying New Mexico’s Marriage Law
August 26, 2013 – 4:54 pm
One News Now reports on the lawlessness taking place in New Mexico, and our action alert to keep the pressure on Governor Martinez. NOM is asking New Mexico residents to press Governor Susana Martinez (R) to intervene and defend marriage as between one man and one woman. Attorney General King – who plans to seek the […]
Churches Change Bylaws to Protect Themselves from Lawsuits
August 26, 2013 – 4:44 pm
By now, you’ve probably heard about the same-sex couple attempting to force the Church of England into performing a same-sex wedding for them. Even though the couple can get married elsewhere, perhaps at a church that would have no problem holding a ceremony, one of the men complained that he was “still not getting what […]
Redefining Marriage and the Concept of Freedom
August 26, 2013 – 4:29 pm
In his column today, First Things editor R.R. Reno discusses the concepts of freedom and discipline. And why same-sex marriage is intimately tied to both. …it’s very palpable here in New York and entirely accepted and affirmed by the well-educated twenty-somethings who flock here—it’s not surprising that we see people cherishing compensatory freedoms. The hard-working twenty-somethings […]
Opposition Rises in Response to Lawlessness in New Mexico
August 23, 2013 – 3:14 pm
More than two dozen GOP legislators are moving to stop clerks in Doña Ana County from illegally issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Santa Fe New Mexican: Republican Sen. William Sharer of Farmington said a lawsuit will be filed, potentially by the end of the week, seeking a court order to stop County Clerk Lynn Ellins. “It […]
Cardinal Wuerl: “Truth is Never Discrimination”
August 23, 2013 – 2:58 pm
Never be afraid to speak the truth about marriage. Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington wrote on his blog last week: “As state after state considers changing its laws on the definition of marriage, all of us have had to think about the nature of love, the meaning of marriage and the teaching of the Gospel. “In […]
85% of Americans Say Christian Photographer Has Right to Refuse Same-Sex Ceremony
August 23, 2013 – 2:29 pm
We’ve heard a lot of stories recently about people of faith being forced to compromise their religious beliefs over same-sex marriage (bakery owners in Oregon, a florist in Washington state, innkeepers in Vermont…). But a new Rasmussen poll shows the vast majority of Americans are highly opposed to business owners being penalized or sued for running […]
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