Good News: Two-Thirds of Iowans Want to Vote on Marriage
Citizen Link
by Jennifer Mesko, staff writer
'The political power in this state rests with the people.'
Two-thirds of Iowa voters want to decide the definition of marriage for themselves, by placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Unfortunately, the earliest that could happen is 2012.
The poll, conducted for TheIowaRepublican.com, comes three months after the state Supreme Court dragged same-sex marriage into the Heartland. The results mirror surveys done last year.
"Public opinion on marriage is consistently a 65-70 percent issue," said Bryan English, director of public relations for the Iowa Family Policy Center.
"The numbers tell us that Iowans want the right to vote on the Iowa Marriage Amendment. How the political class responds to these numbers will help separate the wheat from the chaff among those who seek office in 2010."
Of 500 registered Iowa voters contacted by telephone this month, 67 percent agreed "voters should have the chance to vote on a traditional marriage amendment to the constitution." Thirty states have amended their constitutions to protect the definition of marriage.
"Iowa citizens still know what marriage is, and they still know how laws are made," English said. "The political power in this state rests with the people. They are not comfortable with the court making law for them, and on an issue as important as marriage, they want to have their say.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Study shows living together first can spoil marriage
Living together first can spoil marriage
Fox News
By Jeanna Bryner
Couples who shack up before tying the knot are more likely to get divorced than their counterparts who don't move in together until marriage, a new study suggests.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Fox News
By Jeanna Bryner
Couples who shack up before tying the knot are more likely to get divorced than their counterparts who don't move in together until marriage, a new study suggests.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
[re]connecting Pastor/Youth Seminar
Sign up now for [re]connecting Pastor/Youth Seminar August 4th and 5th at New Hope Church, New Hope Minnesota.
Topics include:
Understanding Youth Culture
The Difference a Worldview Makes
Is Christianity Really a Worldview?
Have We Lost Our Minds: The Challenge of Postmodernism
CLICK HERE for a complete agenda.
CLICK HERE to register.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New scientific report refutes APA claimes
One hundred years of scientific research shows change in sexual orientation is possible and beneficial.
http://www.citizenlink.org/videofeatures/A000010450.cfm
Report also refutes claims by American Psychological Association (APA) that:
1. There is no conclusive or convincing evidence that sexual orientation may be changed through reorientation therapy.
2. Efforts to change sexual orientation are shown to be harmful and can lead to greater self-hatred, depression and other self destructive behavior.
3. There is no greater pathology in homosexual population than in the general population.
http://www.citizenlink.org/turnsignal/A000010418.cfm
Analysis of report:
http://www.citizenlink.org/FOSI/homosexuality/maf/A000010409.cfm
http://www.citizenlink.org/videofeatures/A000010450.cfm
Report also refutes claims by American Psychological Association (APA) that:
1. There is no conclusive or convincing evidence that sexual orientation may be changed through reorientation therapy.
2. Efforts to change sexual orientation are shown to be harmful and can lead to greater self-hatred, depression and other self destructive behavior.
3. There is no greater pathology in homosexual population than in the general population.
http://www.citizenlink.org/turnsignal/A000010418.cfm
Analysis of report:
http://www.citizenlink.org/FOSI/homosexuality/maf/A000010409.cfm
Friday, July 3, 2009
Liberty flows from God's sovereignty
As we celebrate Independence Day, and the liberty Americans enjoy (and too often take for granted), we would do well to consider the spiritual roots -- more specifically, the biblical Christian roots -- of our freedom.
Toward that end, I recommend three articles in the last issue of World Magazine that underscore the connection between faith and freedom. Two of them especially point out our debt to theologian John Calvin, whose 500th birthday comes just a few days after the 4th of July, on July 10th.
If you're not already a World subscriber, the following links will give you the first couple of paragraphs of each article and an offer for a 1-month trial subscription to see the rest... well worth the $5 price.
America's debt to John Calvin
The personal pervasiveness of God's sovereignty - by John Piper
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15567
Liberty's champion
On his 500th birthday, two cheers for John Calvin - by Marvin Olasky
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15552
Cut to common cloth
America was shaped for sinners, not saints - by Mindy Belz
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15547
Toward that end, I recommend three articles in the last issue of World Magazine that underscore the connection between faith and freedom. Two of them especially point out our debt to theologian John Calvin, whose 500th birthday comes just a few days after the 4th of July, on July 10th.
If you're not already a World subscriber, the following links will give you the first couple of paragraphs of each article and an offer for a 1-month trial subscription to see the rest... well worth the $5 price.
America's debt to John Calvin
The personal pervasiveness of God's sovereignty - by John Piper
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15567
Liberty's champion
On his 500th birthday, two cheers for John Calvin - by Marvin Olasky
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15552
Cut to common cloth
America was shaped for sinners, not saints - by Mindy Belz
http://www.worldmag.com/articles/15547
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