Jan. 11: Marriage Amendment Goes to Court~Citizen Link

 

 

TOP STORY Jan. 11, 2010   Constitutionality of California Marriage Amendment to be Decided by Nima Reza, managing editor A historic battle regarding the definition of marriage is under way. The legal battle to determine the constitutionality of one-man, one-woman marriage began in a San Francisco federal courthouse today. The challenge is to Proposition 8, which California voters approved in November 2008. There already has been an unusual twist, according to Jordan Lorence, an attorney defending the amendment. "What is significant, and somewhat unusual, is that the judge asked a lot of questions," Lorence said. "You don't have judges interrupting the opening arguments." Read More                     VIDEO FEATURES   NEWS   Who do you call when someone has broken into your house and is taking all your cash? Stuart Shepard recommends Stoplight® Security. After witnessing an abortion via ultrasound, Abby Johnson left Planned Parenthood and began fighting for the rights of the preborn. Good News: Missouri Lawmaker Takes Stand for Life Good News: Focus Hosts Florida Adoption Event Free Speech Not So Big in Texas                           ALSO OF NOTE   FOCUS ON THE FAMILY RESOURCE   The Grief of Infertility Focus author Brad Nelson talks about how we can respond to heartbreaking truths about not being able to conceive a child. Listen online to the day's top radio news stories, hosted by Kim Trobee.                        Why Not Gay Marraige? Focus on the Family defends natural marriage and opposes same-sex marriage whenever and wherever we're invited. Over time, we've learned which arguments have been most persuasive. In this concise and convincing set, Senior Analyst Glenn Stanton will share with you what he's learned in many college campus debates. Master these responses and you'll be well suited to defend the family with love and compassion. Includes DVD and booklet. DVD $14.99             QUOTEWORTHY   "Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness." — President George Washington           citizenlink.com | about us | contact us | focusaction.org | focusonthefamily.com Copyright © 2009, Focus on the Family Action. All rights reserved. International copyright secured. For information on reprints, forwarding and other information, here

If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please click here. A historic battle regarding the definition of marriage is under way. The legal battle to determine the constitutionality of one-man, one-woman marriage