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55 Consequences of Redefining Marriage
In his essay in the Public Discourse, law professor Bradley Miller suggests studying the effects of redefining marriage using three criteria:
Anyone interested in assessing the impact of same-sex marriage on public life should investigate the outcomes in three spheres: first, human rights (including impacts on freedom of speech, parental rights in public education, and the autonomy of religious institutions); second, further developments in what sorts of relationships political society will be willing to recognize as a marriage (e.g., polygamy); and third, the social practice of marriage.
We're going to take a trip around the world to look at the consequences for Christians where same-sex marriage has been legalised. And it's not only Christians who have suffered after this legislation was passed, but also atheists, agnostics, Jews and even gays themselves. The following list is only 55 of those consequences from 13 of the countries that have redefined marriage. [Note regarding citations: Several consecutive examples have a common source; the link for this is given after the last example.]
Canada
Canada legalised same-sex marriage in 2002. Now:
- civil celebrants sacked for refusing to perform same-sex weddings
- writing a letter to the editor supporting traditional marriage is now considered hate speech
- professional governing bodies can be sued for discrimination
- for promoting traditional marriage over same sex marriage
- parents have lost authority over their children's education
- religious schools must tolerate groups who promote homosexuality. [Source]
- legal action is underway to secure marriage for polygamists.[Source]
- most cases of bestiality now legal [Source]
- Definitely no evidence of an increase in stability. [Source]
- Children can be removed from heterosexual parents who don't support same-sex marriage [Source]
- pop music, (eg a Dire Straits classic) can be banned for containing words the offend homosexuals [Source]
Britain:
Britain legalised same sex marriage in 2013 via parliamentary vote. Now:
- 'heteronormative' pronouns and words are prohibited in many places,
- churches are under pressure to no longer refuse to perform same-sex marriages (protections were given at the time legislation went through),
- Christians and other parents who oppose same-sex marriage may no longer adopt children,
- seven faith schools are close to being shut down for failing to teach that same-sex marriage is equivalent to traditional marriage
- no opt-out for students in sexualised school lessons, which begin at age 3. (Source)
- Christian relationship counsellors must counsel same-sex couples [Source]
- magistrates unable to opt-out of same-sex adoption cases [Source]
- social media criticism of same-sex marriage can lead to demotion/pay cut [Source]
- criticism of 'Pride' marches potentially constitutes a hate-crime [Source]
- Promoting Easter church services warrants enquiry into homosexual 'offence' [Source]
- Suggesting that homosexuals can change orientation warrants police enquiry [Source]
- Employees can be dismissed for supporting traditional view of marriage [Source]
- Clergy can be fined and sent to re-education for exercising employment rights [Source]
- polygamy is becoming more popular in the UK [Source]
Ireland
Ireland legalised same-sex marriage in 2015 by referendum. Now:
- small businesses can't refuse to service same-sex weddings [Source]
- The door has been opened for recognising polygamous marriages [Source]
Scotland
Scotland legalised same-sex marriage in 2014. Now:
- Christians are persecuted for preaching against homosexuality [Source]
- Clergy who oppose homosexuality committing an unofficial hate-crime [Source]
USA
The Supreme Court of the United States legalised same-sex marriage in 2015. Now:
- florists can't refuse to supply same-sex weddings [Source]
- Bakers can't refuse their services. [Source]
- employees can be fired for expressing their opposition to same-sex marriage
- lawyers can fail their bar test for not supporting same-sex marriage
- Catholic adoption agencies have closed rather than serve same-sex couples
- parents unable to opt children out of sexualised school classes [Source]
- Calls for polygamy to be made legal [Source]
- Calls for 'machinism' (a relationship between a human and a computer) to be made legal [Source]
- Gay 'pride' events have become more numerous and obscene
- gay domestic violence has increased greatly [Source]
Denmark
Denmark legalised same-sex marriage in 2012. Now:
- Churches are being forced to perform same-sex weddings (protections were initially offered.) [Source]
Belgium
Belgium legalised same sex marriage in 2003. Now:
- Clergy are persecuted for criticising homosexuality [Source]
Sweden
Sweden legalised same-sex marriage in 2009. Now:
- no priest in the Swedish Church can refuse to perform a sane-sex wedding [Source]
- preaching against homosexuality is a hate-crime [Source]
- It is a crime to question the homosexual agenda within the school system [Source]
- Christian groups who investigate the harms of homosexuality are persecuted [Source]
Spain
Spain legalised same-sex marriage in 2005. Now:
- On birth certificates, 'mother' and 'father' have been replaced by 'progenitor A' or 'B' [Source]
- Clergy are persecuted for criticising homosexuality, IVF for gay couples etc [Source]
Germany
Germany legalised same-sex marriage in 2017. Now:
- the media now links terrorism with 'homophobia' [Source]
Columbia
Columbia legalised same-sex marriage in 2016. Now:
- There is a push for legal recognition of polygamy [Source]
France
Legalised same sex marriage in 2013. Now:
- criticising same-sex relationships is a hate-crime [Source]
Netherlands
The Netherlands legalised same-sex marriage in 2000. Now:
- Celebrants are forced to perform ceremonies in some areas [Source]
- Same-sex couples have equal rights to adopt [Source]
- Businesses can be forced to provide services that promote homosexuality [Source]
- Persecution of clergy who fail to support homosexuality [Source]
- heterosexual marriage rates fell after same-sex marriage was legalised [Source]
13 Countries, 55 Consequences of Redefining Marriage
The examples above represent only some of the cases of persecution and discrimination that have occurred and are occurring where marriage has been redefined. In addition to these examples, there are reports to suggest that the legalisation of same-sex marriage will have an enormous impact on heterosexuals in other ways, and particularly on men. [Read more here] As Christians, we know that the push to redefine marriage is part of a broader attack on the family, one with its roots in Marxism. In fact, Marx himself declared war on the family and Christianity, when he said:
Thus, for instance, after the earthly family is discovered to be the secret of the holy family, the former must then itself be destroyed in theory and in practice.
We simply cannot trust Yes campaigners and politicians who tell us that same-sex marriage is 'all about love'. We know full well that redefining marriage is only the tip of the iceberg and that discrimination against marriage traditionalists is certain to ensue. It's not about love, it's all about the consequences. Please vote no.
In accordance with s 6(5) of the Marriage Law Survey (Additional Safeguards) Act 2017, this communication was authorised by Kathy Clubb of Melbourne, Vic.
An Open Letter to the Gay Community
This letter was sent to me by a reader who felt that Christians are being misunderstood for their stance against redefining marriage. Please share this with gay friends or family members who may be having trouble understanding our point of view.
From Russia With Love
An essay on one nation's experiment with marriage that demonstrates why voting 'Yes' is a choice to deconstruct family and marriage and is the road to statism - again. Are you voting ‘yes’ at the upcoming marriage postal plebiscite in support of gay rights and equality? Then please reconsider how your vote at its core is really not about either of these issues. But before going any further, it needs reminding that gay and lesbian civil unions already have the same legal recognition, protections and tax treatment that every other family possesses, so what is this plebiscite really all about?
Fathers Day and the Weasels Play
Pop, Da, Daddy, Father, the Ol' Man, yes, we have had a special day, once a year for him for a while now. We celebrated him. For Generations it was Mum and Dad: both had their special days. Once upon a time we all had one of each to call our own but now Fathers are on the nose in 'official' circles. There are special 'family courts' full of weasels to throw him to the curb. Passports and Birth Certificates avoid mentioning his status as a Dad, preferring 'Parent B'. Even mums are losing out - Parent A.
Let's Redefine Marriage to Include Single Parents
After a week of engaging in some ugly online discussions, I've begun to wonder if I should be defending marriage so vehemently. After all, I'm a single mother - another victim of the sexual revolution and its poison. So who's to say that my household is something less than it could be? Here are some issues related to same-sex marriage applied to a single-parent marriage: 1. My family and I feel hurt Yes, my children and I do feel hurt when we see the topic of marriage being discussed so openly on television, in print and on social media. We hurt when we see articles about Christian marriage, about Catholic marriage, and about the damage done by divorce. I hurt when I have to explain that I have an annulment and what that means. I spend my time defending traditional marriage and am called a bigot or pedophile-enabler for my trouble. I feel very hurt, sometimes to the point of tears, when my opposition throws up the divorce-rate of heterosexuals - and I'm part of that statistic.