Family North Carolina Magazine-Spring 2012

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The North Carolina Family Policy Council publishes a 40-page quarterly magazine, Family North Carolina. In each issue, there is a feature article dealing with a key issue of public policy as well as several shorter "spotlight" articles that look at other issues. Also, regular columns address legal issues, legislative matters, and commentary. In addition, readers can 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.

Spring 2012

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Feature

The Changing Definition of Parenthood
Parenthood seems to be a pretty straight forward concept—a man and a woman come together in marriage to form the stable family unit in which they will raise the children begat from their union. Not so anymore. Attorney Mary Summa looks at the dramatic changes in society, technology, and law that have turned the concept of parenthood topsy-turvy into an institution no longer predicated on the needs of children, but rather on the desires of adults, much to the detriment of children. more

The Case for Marriage
Attorney Anthony Biller provides a masterful civil and legal defense for the Marriage Protection Amendment before North Carolinians on May 8. more

Evil Silence
Despite the best of intentions, the grave injustice of the Born Alive Infants Protection Act is that it has done little to protect the basic human rights of those children who survive abortions. Attorney Mary Summa discusses how to rectify the law's deficiencies. more

Ten Reasons for Marriage
Alysse ElHage clearly and concisely lays out the top ten reasons North Carolinians should vote for the Marriage Protection Amendment on May 8. more

General Assembly Preview
Brittany Farrell takes a look at what the General Assembly is likely to consider as it returns to Raleigh for its Short Session in the wake of the primary election. more

Playing to Lose
Claims that gambling is an answer to the state's economic woes ignore gambling's dark underside and the costs North Carolina can expect to pay as a result, as laid out by Lawrence Duke. more

Courts
The NC Sweepstakes Ban, marriage battles across the nation, the Forsyth County prayer case, and a challenge to the federal contraceptive mandate are all covered by Brittany Farrell. more

Interview: Wayne Grudem
NCFPC president Bill Brooks talks with Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Dr. Wayne Grudem, about some of the issues he raises in his new book, Politics According to the Bible. more

Vote For Marriage On May 8
Placing the Marriage Amendment in the North Carolina Constitution will keep the courts and legislature from redefining marriage. Bill Brooks discusses why this is an important issue for North Carolina voters. more

Historic Opportunities
Editor Brittany Farrell provides an overview of the important topics covered in this issue of Family North Carolina. more

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