Argief | Junie, 2010

ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage

ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage

This article has been reprinted from te website of the Heritage Institute

Published on September 18, 2009 by Thomas Messner

Abstract: A significant body of evidence suggests that sexual orientation nondiscrimination laws like the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) can function as important incremental steps toward same-sex marriage. This evidence, which shows how effective a step-by-step strategy can be for redefining marriage, provides substantial cause for individuals who support marriage as the union of husband [...]Lees Meer

GETUIENISFORUM NUUSBRIEF APRIL 2010

Opskrif 1 Die sosiaal-politieke omstandighede wat ons tans in ons land beleef, is nie juis bevorderlik vir die saak van samewerking tussen NG en VG-gemeentes nie, wat nog te sê vir versoening, eenheidsgesprekke en nasiebou. Baie witmense is diep onsteld en besorgd oor die verval van openbare dienste, korrupsie, verklarings oor die staat se planne ivm die “benutting” van plaasgrond, die gesprekke oor moontlike nasionalisering van myne, en growwe haatspraak. Dit het alles onheilspellende ondertone wat niks goeds vir ons jong [...]Lees Meer

Why Marriage Matters for Children

Why Marriage Matters for Children

This article has been reprinted from the website of  Focus on the Family 

by Glenn T. Stanton

Does your marriage really matter to your children? Research says it does!

When society debates what children need to grow into healthy, happy, productive, well-adjusted adults, many things are listed as essentials: access to healthcare, nutrition, good schools, safe neighborhoods, love and plenty of encouragement. All of these are important to proper child-development, but the discussion often ignores the one [...]Lees Meer

Executive Summary: Evidence on the Effectiveness of Abstinence Education: An Update

Executive Summary: Evidence on the Effectiveness of Abstinence Education: An Update

This article is reprinted from the website of the Heritage Institute 

Published on February 19, 2010 by Christine Kim and Robert Rector

Teen sexual activity remains a widespread problem confronting the nation. Each year, some 2.6 million teenagers become sexually active–a rate of 7,000 teens per day. Among high school students, nearly half report having engaged in sexual activity, and one-third are currently active.

Sexual activity during teenage years poses serious [...]Lees Meer