July 29, 2004 - Volume 2, Issue 28

Congress Votes to Limit Federal Marriage Rulings

The Marriage Protection Act (MPA), which would strip federal courts of their ability to rule on any issues regarding the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, recently passed the House with a comfortable margin.

The measure, seen by many conservatives as a good next step now that the Federal Marriage Amendment has been at least temporarily defeated, was approved 233-194. It now heads to the Senate, where its prospects for success are uncertain.

Click here for more information, including a link to contact Michigan Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow to ask for their support of the MPA in the Senate.

Father and Son Adventure Retreats

"Boy’s Passage, Man’s Journey," a popular book by author Brian D. Molitor, has led to the development of "The Malachi Global Foundation." The foundation provides weekend seminars in churches, small group fatherhood studies and father/son adventure retreats to help fathers connect with their sons and celebrate their son’s passage into manhood.

The next retreat is scheduled for August 11 – 15 near Ridgeway, Colorado. For more information, click here.

Canada’s Approval of Same-Sex Marriages Brings
Many Changes

Slightly more than a year ago, same-sex marriage became legal in Canada. There have been several social ramifications due to legalized same-sex marriage in that nation.

Rebecca Austen, an intern with the Blackstone Fellowship at ADF and law student at Notre Dame, has authored an analysis of cultural changes that have occurred as a result of same-sex marriage in Canada. Click here to read this paper.

Senate Prepares to Discuss Marriage Package

The Michigan Senate is expected to take up debate soon on a package of MFF-initiated bills (HB 5467-5474) that will strengthen marriage and help protect children from the effects of divorce. The House passed the package earlier this year.

Senators need to hear from their constituents on this very important issue. Click here to contact your Senator. To read the highlights of the legislation, click here.

"One in Worship"

"One in Worship" will be an all-day event from 9AM – 9PM, August 6, 2004 at Ford Field. This event will be televised to 400 prisons and over 400 million homes broadcast via satellite to six continents. There will be free seating for 50,000 people. There will be 10,000 floor level seats available for purchase. Visit http://oneinworship.com/, for more information.

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