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Kampmeetings ...
 Australian
Kampmeeting
2008
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2009
Defend Religious Liberty
Vote NO on Prop 8
Interview with
Attorney and Pastor
Mitch Tyner
By ReligiousLiberty.TV -
September 18, 2008
“In my view, if we are not prepared to protect the rights of those with whom we disagree, we are not serious about religious freedom.”
Former associate general counsel of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Mitch Tyner, answers questions about the legal process, lawsuits between believers, separation of church and state, and addresses the controversy about gay marriage.
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A Commentary on the Document “Six Consequences . . . if Proposition 8 Fails”
By a Mormon Attorney
Most of the arguments contained in “Six Consequences” are either untrue or misleading. The
following commentary addresses those arguments and explains how they are based on
misinterpretations of law and fact. Full Article...
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SDA Church State Council Endorses
Marriage Amendment |
Why Adventists Should Consider
Supporting Gay Marriage |
| In November, California will vote on a ballot initiative [Proposition 8] intended to amend the state constitution to provide that marriage consists of a man and a woman. The Seventh-day Adverntist Church State Council Board recently endorsed this initiative, known as the Marriage Amendment. More... |
Adventists have always insisted on speaking the truth, demonstrating God's love, and working for justice. For those reasons, I suggest several reasons below that voters in California and elsewhere should stand in firm opposition to any constitutional amendments that would ban same-sex marriage. More... |
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Living Lovingly: Talking About Marriage Equality from a Faith Perspective |
Living Lovingly: Talking About Marriage Equality from a Faith Perspective is educational and non-partisan, intended to help more middle-of-the-road congregations and people of faith who are struggling with the issue to come out on the side of compassion and inclusiveness. It is our prayer that people of faith throughout California will engage in open and honest conversation about this important issue from a place of compassion, love, and grace. --The California Council of Churches
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Adventists for Separation of Church and State
Religious Liberty Alert
Election Year 2008
Our Religious Liberty at Stake
The 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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