Category Archives: Gay Rights

Liberal thinking and religious views don’t mix

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Tweet Shortly after President Obama “evolved” his position on “gay marriage” to one of support, he held a Hollywood fundraiser at which he described his new position as “a logical extension of what America is supposed to be.” As a … Continue reading →

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Groundbreaking Study on Alternative Families

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Tweet This morning a reputable scholarly journal published two key studies that could unsettle some of the happy talk about alternative family forms. The studies have already been the subject of major stories in the Deseret News and Washington Times. Maggie … Continue reading →

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The judicial campaign against DOMA

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Tweet Yesterday, a panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit (the federal appeals court that covers Massachusetts and some of the other Northeastern states as well as Puerto Rico) ruled the federal Defense … Continue reading →

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The real flaws in homosexual advocacy

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Tweet In 1973, Robert Spitzer, then-leader of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), supported the removal of homosexuality as a mental disorder from the industry’s bible. He was a staunch opponent of “reparative therapy” for homosexuals – the practice of helping … Continue reading →

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‘Gay-rights’ advocates who turn into bullies

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Tweet President Obama is in favor of same-sex marriage. So is Senator Harry Reid – always referred to as “a Mormon” when he is at odds with his own church. And now Mitt Romney – always referred to as “a … Continue reading →

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Obama, North Carolina and the politics of marriage

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Tweet The president has just announced that he thinks marriage should be redefined to include same-sex couples. This comes one day after the voters of North Carolina made that state the 31st to enact a constitutional amendment reaffirming the legal … Continue reading →

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The conflict between same-sex marriage and religious liberty

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Tweet In a recent Deseret News article describing the growing list of conflicts between religious liberty and attempts to redefine marriage, a prominent advocate of same-sex marriage is quoted regarding this trend. Here is the paragraph: “It’s a right-wing talking … Continue reading →

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9th Circuit rejects Prop 8: what’s next?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Tweet Two judges of a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit have just ruled that California’s marriage amendment, approved by voters in November 2008, violates the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which was ratified in … Continue reading →

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Ancestry.gone?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Tweet   As proponents of a statewide nondiscrimination law gathered last night with some of Utah’s most prominent companies to cheer on the cause, one business leader told The Salt Lake Tribune: “We’re trying to attract people into this great … Continue reading →

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Tribune ‘gay’ marriage column avoids the issue

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Tweet   Peg McEntee is a news columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune. Recently, she penned a column criticizing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for signing on to a statement of belief regarding marriage and religious freedom. … Continue reading →

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Inequality Utah

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Tweet   As homosexual activists continue to push their political agenda throughout Utah, the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is incessantly invoked, as are its adherents’ perceived endorsements (through public opinion polls) in support of … Continue reading →

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Oops! Oh yeah, that does create a protected class for ‘gays’ …

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Tweet   One important question surrounding local nondiscrimination ordinances for housing and employment, which was highlighted in the recent debate on American Fork’s two proposed ordinances (housing, employment), is whether such ordinances create a new “protected class.” The practical importance … Continue reading →

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American Fork: discrimination, or just awkward?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Tweet   Should American Fork or any other Utah cities extend employment benefits and protections based on sexual orientation? The following dialogue might shed light on a complicated issue. (The setting for this dialogue is a steel mill employing about … Continue reading →

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Responses to criticisms of Sutherland’s position on nondiscrimination ordinances

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Tweet   Sutherland Institute has expressed concerns about two proposed ordinances in American Fork that would require affected employers and landowners to consider “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” in making decisions about employees or property. Sutherland appreciates the thoughtful responses … Continue reading →

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‘Providence moves slowly, but the devil always hurries’

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Tweet   Two people – Harold and Patricia – each decide to buy a house. Harold doesn’t really need a house and doesn’t know if he can afford one, but he just wants a house, so he looks at several … Continue reading →

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