Same Sex 'marriage' proposal in France seeks to strike the words
Catholic Church to take arms against controversial proposal
If marriage equality activists have their way in France, the words "mother" and "father" will be stricken from all official documents under controversial plans to legalize same sex 'marriage'. The proposal which has outraged the Catholic Church there, where only the word "parents" will be used in identical marriage ceremonies for all heterosexual and same-sex couples.
President Francois Hollande pledged in his manifesto to legalize same sex 'marriage'. The draft law will be presented to his cabinet for approval on October 31.
Print"Who is to say that a heterosexual couple will bring a child up better than a homosexual couple, that they will guarantee the best conditions for the child's development?" Justice Minister Christiane Taubira told France's Catholic newspaper La Croix.
"What is certain is that the interest of the child is a major preoccupation for the government."
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, the head of the French Catholic Church has warned the faithful that same sex 'marriage' could lead to legalized incest and polygamy in society.
"Same sex 'marriage' would herald a complete breakdown in society," the cardinal told the Christian's RFC radio station.
"This could have innumerable consequences. Afterward they will want to create couples with three or four members. And after that, perhaps one day the taboo of incest will fall."
Leading French Catholics have also published a "Prayer for France," which says: "Children should not be subjected to adults' desires and conflicts, so they can fully benefit from the love of their mother and father."
In response, Pope Benedict has invited 30 French bishops to Italy to urge them to fight against the new law. "We have there a true challenge to take on," he said.
"The family that is the foundation of social life is threatened in many places, following a concept of human nature that has proven defective."
Leading French Bishop Dominique Rey has called on the government to hold a referendum on same sex 'marriage'.
"A referendum must be held to allow a real debate and to make sure the government is not in the grip of the lobbies," Rey declared.
"A majority of the population agrees with the traditional view of marriage."
President Francois Hollande pledged in his manifesto to legalize same sex 'marriage'. The draft law will be presented to his cabinet for approval on October 31.
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Father God,Mother Mary,the devil is truly in battle against Divinity,in word and in deed,when the words Mother and Father are suddenly deemed to have no meaning at all. This is truly the battle between Heaven and hell. We can all welcome a pure hell on earth when family is successfully destroyed along with the terms of mother,father and child.
Not surprising for its very Symbol was "Made in France". The Iniquity that has been at work for a time, hidden/restricted though.
I am looking for a copy of the Prayer for France that was talked about in Fox news and related to this article. I would like to add it to my daily devotions along with prayers for my own country.
When Obama was speaking at the UN, I could not help but recall the controversy surrounding his appearance on the television program, The View. Many people have criticized him for mingling with the ladies on The View and not taking time to meet individually with world leaders, like the leader of Israel, during a growing international crisis with Iran. Obama's UN speech made me realize that this criticism is unfair and insensitive. The View is obviously the right environment for Obama, a natural fit. He should put on a skirt and stay there.
This is the hidden agenda of gay marriage - to engage legally in the sexual abuse of minors whom they will adopt as their children. These adopted children will be indoctrinated at a very early age in their lives that sex between them and their putative parents is normal. These exploited children will become the ultimate sexual toys of gays. Gays will be able to live like Caligula in ancient Rome. It is no wonder that gays are pro-abortion and pro-contraception - a convenient way to destroy evidence of their crimes. This is one of the major reasons why Catholic orphanages refuse to give an orphan to gay parents. May the Lord have mercy on the world. Mary, Immaculate Mother of Jesus, pray for us.