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Are kids just as well off with same-sex parents? Maybe not, studies say
The idea that children raised in same-sex households fare as well as children of married opposite-sex couples may not withstand... Read more
Wis. diocese clarifies stance on baptizing same-sex couples' babies
The Diocese of Madison, Wis. explained its response to same-sex couples who present children for baptism, welcoming sincere baptism requests... Read more
Attorney: courts overturning marriage laws use 'raw judicial power'
The judiciary would be exercising “raw judicial power” were it to overturn Colorado’s traditional marriage amendment, an attorney at a... Read more
New book outlines non-religious view against 'gay marriage'
Using non-religious arguments, a new book says that “gay marriage” is just the latest in a cultural trend of rationalized... Read more
Disney Channel same-sex couple episode yields protest
The Disney Channel's recent decision to air its first TV show episode with a same-sex couple has drawn complaints from... Read more
Defense of marriage is a social justice issue, scholar says
Maintaining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is a matter of social justice, said Ryan Anderson,... Read more
Military archbishop stresses faithful ministry for chaplains
In ministering to gay individuals, Catholic chaplains must share Christ’s love and mercy, without being forced to condone same-sex relationships,... Read more
Theologian: Same-sex civil unions discriminate against married couples
After a Vatican official stated that the Church could support same-sex civil unions, a Swiss theologian is saying that if... Read more
Harvard debate stresses meaning, purpose of marriage
At the heart of the national debate on same-sex unions is a fundamental disagreement on the nature of marriage, said... Read more
Archbishops decry military gay benefits plan
Two U.S. archbishops involved in defense of marriage efforts and the military spoke out against a new Pentagon policy giving... Read more
Pentagon criticized for offering spousal benefits to gay couples
The Department of Defense has drawn criticism over new policies providing same-sex partners some of the benefits normally reserved to... Read more
Bishops push for immigration reform without same-sex recognition
The U.S. bishops joined with a broad array of Christian leaders to stress the need for immigration reform, while reportedly... Read more
