I don't know that anybody will read this post that can actually do something about Prop 8, but I do know that as church members, we have been asked to put all of our time and means available into supporting Prop 8, and although I personally can't vote in California, I hope this post will educate some people who can.
There are videos, articles, etc. that explain the ramifications and consequences if Prop 8 DOES NOT pass. To highlight a few, our children will be taught in school (from K to 12) that same sex marriages are normal and accepted and that it is ok for children to like other children of the same sex. This should be the right of the parents not the schools.
This is SO important. PLEASE do not take this lightly. The consequences will be huge. It will affect the entire nation. We already voted on it once in Prop 22 and four activist judges based in San Fran overturned what the people said and legalized same sex marriage.
This will affect our children. Those who are homosexual will not lose any rights. They will still have all benefits and tax benefits as heterosexual marriages. This is simply regarding the definition of marriage. It is a MORAL issue. It is not an act of tolerance. They cannot use tolerance as a cry against us and then use that same 'intolerance' against us by saying we aren't tolerant. We need to unite, all faiths, all those interested in the family and protect the divine institution of marriage. If you are from California, please register to vote and VOTE on November 4 YES YES YES for Prop 8.
If you are not from California, make sure you talk to anyone you know who is and pass on this very important information! Please contact those you know DO ALL you CAN to get them to vote yes on Prop 8. Please repost this on your blog!!!
To further educate yourself, you can visit these links
www.whatisprop8.com
www.preservingmarriage.org
www.protectmarriage.org
1. Children in public schools will have to be taught that same-sex marriage is just as good as traditional marriage.
The California Education Code already requires that health education classes instruct children about marriage. (§51890)
Therefore, unless Proposition 8 passes, children will be taught that marriage between any two adults is of the same worth, regardless of gender. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs.
The Church released "The Divine Institution of Marriage" in response to Prop 8, please click here to read it
3 people gave their 2 cents:
thank you for this post:
Defining marriage as between one man and one woman is not taking away anyone's rights. The definition simply distinguishes a union that is biologically capable of producing its own children. Whether a married couple has children or not, I feel like this deserves a separate name--even the potential is kind of a miracle.
Actually this definition can be seen as the ultimate expression of equality our society has to offer: it takes one man and one woman. One could see a lesbian union as a marginalization of men, or a homosexual union as a marginalization of women.
Equality is especially important when it comes to raising children. Children deserve/need a father and a mother. Neither parent should be marginalized.
Yes, many children are already growing up in single-parent homes. Prop 8 should be a reminder to everyone that as a society we need to assist and strengthen families as much as possible. Really, as a society we should be most concerned with the success and health of our families.
http://emiliadelmar.blogspot.com/2008/10/legislation-and-social-issues.html
peace out.
Hi, I'm a student who has only done some brief research about Prop 8, but here are some information I've gathered regarding the issue.
Regarding point 2 and 5, the Supreme Court ruling had said that “[A]ffording same-sex couples the opportunity to obtain the designation of marriage will not impinge upon the religious freedom of any religious organization, official, or any other person; no religion will be required to change its religious policies or practices with regard to same-sex couples, and no religious officiant will be required to solemnize a marriage in contravention of his or her religious beliefs.”
So, no on Propisition 8 will not require religious groups to contradict their practices in order to maintain their tax exemption status. Nor will the churches be forced to modify their teachings. No on Prop 8 is establishing marriage as a legal contract for same sex couples, not as a religious contract, so churches will not be subjected to negative legal actions for their beliefs.
Also, regarding point 1, the California Education Code only requires that students be taught the legal obligations and responsibilities related to marriage. No references has to be made regarding the gender of the couple. And similar to sex education, parents still retain the right to remove their children from the class if they don't approve of the teaching.
Besides, education curriculum is a regional issue, one determined by each individual school district, not by the state. Overall, California schools will not be subject to the teaching of same-sex marriage (which is unlikely to be taught anyways) simply with the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state.
Again, I'm only a student hoping to put in her 2 cents, so please feel free state otherwise if I had made mistakes.
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