State Marriage Amendment On this page, you can access several resources dealing with the proposed State Marriage Amendment and info on past and future events to educate on the need for traditional marriage.
The Marriage Debate Across America, the debate is raging over marriage and its importance to society. Some would like to redefine marriage to include two people of the same sex. In some cases, proponents want the bundle of legal and economic rights that married couples have, while others want to change society and the very definition of family. Still others want their relationship recognized and in some cases celebrated by society. Entering this debate is Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family. He has debated this issue on college campuses all over the United States and has an understandable presentation.
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State Marriage Amendment Rally 2007
Thousands of citizens rallied outside the legislature in Raleigh on March 6 to call for lawmakers to allow a vote on the state marriage amendment. Observers familiar with similar events said this was the largest crowd they had ever seen on the Halifax Mall behind the Legislative Building. more
State Marriage Amendment Information
North Carolina needs an amendment to the State Constitution to insure that marriage is understood by legislators and the courts as to be the union on one man and one woman at one time.
SMA Issue Brief, This two page document discusses the need for a State Marriage Amendment for North Carolina, outlining the legal and technical arguments. Download this PDF document here.
SMA Petition Form, This downloadable form is a peitition in support of a State Marriage Amendment. We ask that you use this form to secure names and addresses of friends and neighbors who support a state marriage amendment. Please return these to the North Carolina Family Policy Council office.
Policy Papers on Marriage, The North Carolina Family Policy Council has written several policy papers on various aspects of marriage policy over the years. Go hereto select and download these resources.
New Video: Marriage Under Attack
The North Carolina Family Policy Council has produced a video dealing with some of the threats to marriage and the need for state and federal marriage amendments. Go here to view the video.
Audio Resources: "Family Policy Matters" Radio Show
Go here and listen to public policy experts from across the United States talk about marriage and why support for traditional marriage is sound public policy.
SMA Rally in Raleigh 2005
There's still time to visit your legislators. A Rally to promote a State Marriage Amendment was held in Raleigh on May 10, 2005 at noon on Halifax Mall. Citizens from all over North Carolina came to hear: Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council; Dr. Bill Maier, Vice President of Focus on the Family; Wellington Boone, Wellington Boone Ministries, Bob Knight, Concerned Women for America, Mike Johnson, Alliance Defense Fund, Pastor and Mrs. Patrick Wooden, Upper Room Church of God In Christ, and Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Those attending had a great time of fellowship, education on this important issue. A photo of part of the crowd is shown below.
