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June 2015 – Cheating Marriage: A Tragedy in Three Acts

This brilliant article by John C. Eastman presents as a tragedy play what is, in fact, a great tragedy.  The tragedy is twofold: (1) the failure of U.S. Courts to respect the institution of marriage between a man and a woman–an institution vital to all societies throughout human history–and (2) the complete disregard for the…

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May 4, 2015 – Same-Sex Unions and the European Court of Human Rights

System: European Issue(s): Marriage and Family Download as a PDF See also http://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2015/05/14848/ The European Convention on Human Rights does not require European nations to redefine marriage to include same-sex relationships. However, the European Court of Human Rights may rule in the future that member states must recognize same-sex civil unions. Debate over same-sex marriage…

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Spring 2012 – The Mass Implementation of International Sex Education Guidelines

The Mass Implementation of International Sex Education Guidelines This article by Michael Acquilano discusses the fundamental differences between the UN’s mass implementation of sex education and the vision of the Catholic Church regarding an education in human love. The liberal agenda of the UN contrasts sharply with the person and family centered approach of the…

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Spring, 2012 – The Foundations of the Church’s Doctrine Concerning the Principles of Conjugal Life – KAROL CARDINAL WOJTYL/ A, ET AL.

Attached are documents related to the Kraków Document, a work written by a commission under the guidance of Karol Woytyla to the reports of the Special Commission, including Janet E. Smith’s work on the Kraków Document in Nova et Vetera, English Edition, Vol. 10, No. 2 (2012): 361–81. Wojtyla Krakow Doc 2 09HV_Trans Smith Krakow…

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June 2006 – Judging Marriage: An Experiment in Morals and Conduct

Judge Maura D. Corrigan sets forth a principled understanding of natural marriage and explains the negative consequences upon children when natural marriage is devalued.  She is careful to clarify that judges in the United States are restricted in their authority, that is, they are to interpret and apply the law, not make laws.  Nevertheless, she…