Last week, the Alabama state Senate passed a bill that would replace all references to marriages “licenses” in Alabama law with “contracts." However, this still doesn't resolve the current debate over which contracts Alabama officials should recognize as marriage contracts. The bill will now move on to the state House.
Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize "same-sex marriage" through a popular vote on Friday. With votes tallied from nearly all of Ireland's 43 parliamentary constituencies, the measure will sail through with more than 60% of voters approving, according to official results.
The president of the Boy Scouts of America called for an end to the organization’s ban on homosexual scout leaders Thursday, stating that the group must either conform to society or risk legal ramifications that could possibly spell the end of the Boy Scouts. "We must deal with the world as it is, not as we might wish it to be," he said.
For the first time in history, a majority of Americans say that same-sex attraction is an innate characteristic rather than something that is determined by upbringing or environment. In a recent Gallup poll, 51% of Americans said that "gays" are born and not made, while 63% said that same-sex relations are morally acceptable.
Oregon legislators are moving to adopt gender-neutral "marriage" statutes in recognition of last year's ruling by a judge who struck down the state's definition of marriage. They are considering House Bill 2478, which would replace many occurrences of "husband and wife" in the statutes with "spouses in a legally recognized marriage."
According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of Americans now support "same-sex marriage." This is up from 55% last year. Also, support for "same-sex marriage" has reached new highs among Americans of all major political affiliations—with Democrats at 76% support, independents at 64% and Republicans at 37%.
On Friday, voters in Ireland will decide whether the Constitution should be amended to say, "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex." The amendment has wide support from all the main political parties, trade unions, business organizations and social groups.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal issued an executive order Tuesday that will prohibit the state from discriminating against a person based on any religious beliefs that define marriage as between a man and a woman. The order came just hours after the legislature essentially killed a bill that was aimed at accomplishing the same goal.
While observing the "International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia" on Sunday, Barack Obama indicated his intent to continue to push for the acceptance of sodomy and "transgenderism" in the US. He also celebrated the large steps that the US has taken towards promoting these perversions in it's "global outreach."
Please come join thousands at the Alabama Capitol Building on Saturday, June 6th at 3:00 PM to stand for God's definition of marriage between one man and one woman during this critical time. Go to AlabamaForMarriage.com for more details.
The Church of Scotland’s governing body decided Saturday to allow people in same-sex civil partnerships to be ordained as deacons and ministers. Among the church’s presbyteries, or local districts, 31 supported the motion and 14 opposed it. The decision came after numerous debates and votes.
Bentonville Public School District in Arkansas may soon be allowing "transgender" students to use the wrong restroom. "Sexual orientation and gender identity” may even be added to the school’s nondiscrimination policy. Mat Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel, objected: "This is not civil rights; this is the abolition of civil rights."
New York officials are announcing a new public-private partnership aimed at improving health care services for "transgender" people in the state. The initiative will provide information and training to hospitals about both legal requirements and "best practices" for addressing the health needs of "transgender" people.
The Girl Scouts have promised to accommodate and offer a safe place to "transgendered" youth, drawing backlash from several religious groups. Approximately 17,000 people have signed a petition asking the Girl Scouts to reject "transgendered" boys, saying that this change will put young innocent girls at risk.
A bill that would have barred officials from issuing marriage licenses to sodomite couples died in the Texas legislature Friday. The bill would have had to pass the House by the end of Thursday to remain in play for the legislative session, but it failed to reach a vote after the opposition mounted delay tactics that ran out the clock.
A vote is set to take place in the Republic of Ireland next week, giving citizens the opportunity to decide if "same-sex marriage" should be legalised. Polls show that around 75 percent of the Irish population support "marriage equality." That figure rises to 80 percent for younger voters, with voters over 65 notably less enthusiastic.
Next week, Wisconsin Governor and potential 2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker will meet with influential evangelical leaders, some of whom are expressing deep reservations about his track record on issues such as "Gay marriage" and abortion.
Dell Inc. has joined opposition to a Texas bill that would attempt to counteract the U.S. Supreme Court if it rules in favor of "gay marriage." The computer maker released a statement Wednesday saying it has let Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott know that the Round Rock-based company considers diversity a “business imperative.”
The American College of Physicians, the largest group of internal medicine doctors in the US, came out Monday in support of policies it says will improve the health of the country's "LGBT people." Those policies include support for "gay marriage," opposition to reparative therapy and support for "transgender" healthcare services.
The Texas Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to allow clergy members to refuse to perform marriages that violate their religious beliefs, as top Republicans move to further shield the nation's largest conservative state from a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing sodomite couples to "wed".
Oregon is expected to join California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia in enacting a ban on sexual orientation change efforts therapy for "gay" minors. The Oregon Senate voted 21-8 Thursday to pass HB 2307, the so-called "Youth Mental Health Protection Act" and Democratic Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign it into law.
Former HP CEO and only GOP female presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says that she supports "gay" civil unions and religious liberty—and that "government shouldn't discriminate" about benefits. Fiorina also said she would not support an amendment to overturn the decision that the Supreme Court will make this summer.
The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro sponsored a blessing ceremony Saturday for sodomite couples on an island where "gay marriage" remains illegal. Nearly two dozen sodomite couples held hands or embraced, some crying, as Protestant clergymen from the U.S. and Canada blessed their unions.
Controversial megachurch leader and author Rick Warren raised concerns Wednesday after joining hands with sodomite singer Elton John during a speech before a congressional hearing on AIDS funding, and joked what would happen if the two kissed. “It would be the kiss heard ’round the world,” he said.
New Utah laws will take affect Tuesday, including a ban on housing and employment discrimination against "lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender" residents. Another law will allow people not to perform "gay marriages" if it is contrary to their religious beliefs — but will also require county clerks to provide someone to perform them.