Marriage - links
Va. governor opposes marriage amendment, A.G. backs it
In what conservatives are calling a position reversal, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Sept. 14 he would campaign against a proposed constitutional marriage amendment on the November ballot — bucking a trend that has seen the lieutenant governor, attorney general and members from both parties in the legislature support it.
Sep 18, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Marriage and the Public Good: Ten Principles
The “Ten Principles on Marriage and the Public Good” are the result of scholarly discussions that began in December, 2004 at a meeting in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored by the Witherspoon Institute. This conference brought together scholars from History, Economics, Psychiatry, Law, Sociology and Philosophy to share with each other the findings of their research on why marriage is in the public interest. A consensus developed for sharing the fruit of their collaboration more widely.
Aug 15, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Parenting, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Social Issues, Issues
Beyond Gay Marriage
“Beyond Gay Marriage”
The stated goal of these prominent gay activists is no longer merely the freedom to live as they want.
by Ryan T. Anderson
08/15/2006 Weekly Standard (Daily)
Aug 15, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, Issues
Gays expand battlefield
After a decade of fighting for same-sex “marriage,” some homosexual activists are breaking their silence to say it’s time to fight for benefits for all kinds of relationships.
Aug 9, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Liberal Baby Bust
The liberal baby bust
By Phillip Longman
USA Today
March 13, 2006
A Phillip Longman editorial explaining why conservatism may overtake liberalism simply by default. Why? Liberalism by it’s very nature leads to lower birthrates and therefore less liberals.
Mar 13, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Parenting, Citizenship, Christian Citizenship, Church and State, Religious Liberty, Social Issues, Issues
Duke U’s Fatherless study
Duke University (not a conservative bastion) finds a “strong link between adolescent sexuality and the absence of fathers.”
Jun 5, 2003 - topic(s): Family, Marriage, Parenting, Adoption, Sexual Purity, Abstinence, Modesty, Citizenship, Social Issues