The sacrament of marriage, a sacred union between a baptized man and woman, is often undervalued—or worse, totally distorted—by secular society. Between homosexual “marriages,” sexual promiscuity, and “non-traditional” family structures, people have lost touch with what is truly beautiful and essential about marriage—and what God intends it to be. On March 16, … Read more
Most people don’t realize it, but same-sex “marriage” is banned in some areas of the country. It is not allowed because the residents are against it. They claim it is contrary to their culture. It seems strange that the criteria that apply to this one group of American citizens are invalid for … Read more
A recent article on CNN Health begins with a rather melancholy statement. A Victim of Her Own Decisions “Edith Heyck didn’t expect she’d be 72 years old and living alone.” The article then recounts her expectations as a member of the Boomer generation. “‘ I always thought I’d be married,’ she says. … Read more
Modern activists for so-called equality appear to be working relentlessly to undermine the institution and sacrament of marriage at every point. However, this subversive action accelerates the downfall of the society in which they live. Numerous studies show just how destructive waging an attack on marriage can be. The overwhelming evidence is … Read more
No one was surprised when the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act passed in the House by a 267–157 vote last July. The Democrats held the chamber and voted as a bloc. Most conservatives, however, were startled when the same bill recently passed the filibuster hurdle in the Senate, where the Democrats were … Read more
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal caught my attention. “Inflation Widens Married Couples’ Money Lead Over Their Single Friends” informed readers that marriage is a road to riches—or at least comfort. Getting Married to Become Rich? The article contained a remarkable statistic. “The median net worth of married couples 25 … Read more
In July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill wrongly called the Respect for Marriage Act by a 267-157 vote. The bill counted on the support of 47 Republican House members who broke with their party’s platform and approved the codification of same-sex “marriage” and other aberrations into federal law. Even … Read more
For a long time, divorce has become routine. Over the years, breaking marital vows—an oath before God if the persons are Christian—has become so simple and cheap that people say, “You can get a divorce for the price of a Big Mac.” This came to mind as I passed this handmade sign … Read more
Had the family kept its natural and traditional structure, the COVID-19 crisis’s impact would have been entirely different. The pandemic would have caused less harm in absolute terms. Infection and mortality rates would also have decreased. This is the conclusion of a new scientific study titled “Coronavirus and Demographics in Spain.” The … Read more
Looking over the political landscape, many point to the decline in religious practice as the handwriting on the wall that the political future belongs to the unchurched, atheists and agnostics. Liberals conclude it is only a matter of time before the secular tide will turn in their favor. Let people cling to … Read more