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Adventists for Separation of Church and StateReligious Liberty AlertElection Year 2008Our Religious Liberty at StakeThe Pacific Union Conference and North Pacific Union Conference religious liberty leaders of the North American Religious Liberty Association (NARLA-West) are promoting and encouraging church members in California to vote for Proposition 8, the initiative to amend the state Constitution in order to take away the rights granted this year by the California Supreme Court to same-sex couples to marry. NARLA-West plans to hold meetings and organize action groups in Arizona, San Diego, Los Angeles, the Riverside area, Fresno, and Sacramento to urge members to vote for this Marriage Amendment. As part of its campaign, NARLA-West has provided a set of “Talking Points” to be used in getting as many people as possible to support Proposition 8. Although Adventists have traditionally believed in religious liberty for all, including those with whom they disagree, it appears that prejudice against homosexuals is so great they are willing to reverse this stand. They have tried to frame their position in secular language, but it is obvious that their motivation is religious. Inside you can see NARLA’s “Talking Points” and the responses we have prepared. More...
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