Family North Carolina Magazine-Sept/Oct 2008

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Family North Carolina – Magazine
The North Carolina Family Policy Council is now publishing a 40-page bi-monthly magazine. Family North Carolina is designed to bring a wealth of information about public policy issues in North Carolina to our readers. In each issue, there is a feature story dealing with a key issue of public policy as well as several shorter "spotlight" pieces that bring perspective to the issue. Also, regular columns will address legal issues, legislative matters, and commentary. In addition, readers will be able to find information on resources and events of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. A subscription to Family North Carolina will give you access to other features in the magazine. See ordering information below.

March/April 2009

Highlights:

Why Not Same–Sex "Marriage":
Responses to 10 Arguments for Same–Sex "Marriage"
As the debate continues about a North Carolina marriage amendment, Daniel Heimbach thoughtfully respons to ten of the most-used arguments for homosexual marriage. more – PDF

Silent No More
Bill Brooks writes about the movement to pass a marriage amendment, arguing that now is the time to allow North Carolinians to vote on the amendment. more

Assembly Time in North Carolina
R. Matthew Lytle discusses some of the legislation proposed in the General Assembly and how it relates to the current issue's contents. more

Emergency Contraception
Alysse ElHage investigates the ease with which women can obtain emergency contraception and explains how this controversial drug could be causing abortions. more

Helping Education and the Economy
In the wake of the economic downturn, R. Matthew Lytle demonstrates how removing the cap on North Carolina's charter schools could benefit the state academically and economically. more

A Citizen Lobbyist
Lobbying is not just for professionals according to John Rustin and Brittany Farrell, who inform citizens about how they can make their voice heard in the public square. more

Putting Adolescents at Risk
Dale O'Leary discusses the question of how one should treat adolescents who self-identify as gay or lesbian by examining the effects that promoting homosexuality has on youth. more

Briefs Page
This article updates readers on the recent move by the UNC System to consider implementing hate crime policies and also adresses a proposal that would allow Sunday hunting. more

Interview with Scott Walter
NCFPC president Bill Brooks talks with Scott Walter, vice president of The Beckett Fund for Religious Liberty, about a new study from The Beckett Fund that examines religious freedom implications of same–sex "marriage." more

Winning and Being Winsome
R. Matthew Lytle considers lessons learned from a speech about the parable of the Prodigal Son. more

Same–Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty
R. Matthew Lytle offers a review of the book Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Liberty: Emerging Conflicts. more

How to Subscribe
If you do not already receive Family North Carolina, a one-year subscription is available for a suggested donation of $16. Write the North Carolina Family Policy Council at: PO. Box 20607, Raleigh, NC 27619. You may also call us at 919-807-0800 from 9 AM to 5 PM if you have any questions, or email us at admin@ncfamily.org

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