Marriage is a foundational institution in our society that provides many benefits to the public good. Redefining marriage would hurt children and lead to further problems in our communities. The resources below offer solid reasons for defending marriage and protecting the definition between one man and one woman.
Why Not Gay Marriage? By Glenn Stanton
http://www.citizenlink.org/pdfs/fosi/marriage/Why_Not_Gay_Marriage_Bklt.pdf
Defending Marriage: Answering the Tough Questions. By Glenn Stanton
http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000000627.cfm
Marriage Laws Do Not Discriminate. One Page Editorial by John Stemberger HERE
Top Ten Talking Points about Same Sex Marriage. One Page by John Stemberger HERE
Marriage and the Public Good: June 1, 2006 By The Witherspoon Institute (Editors Note: This is simply some of the finest, thorough and most thoughtful material available on the marriage issue)
The "Ten Principles on Marriage and the Public Good" are the result of scholarly discussions that began in December, 2004 at a meeting in Princeton, New Jersey, sponsored by the Witherspoon Institute. This conference brought together scholars from History, Economics, Psychiatry, Law, Sociology and Philosophy to share with each other the findings of their research on why marriage is in the public interest. A consensus developed for sharing the fruit of their collaboration more widely.
http://www.princetonprinciples.org/index.html
What is Marriage for? Children Need Mothers and Fathers. By Maggie Gallagher
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/002/939pxiqa.asp
What is the Harm in Same Sex Marriage? By Peter Sprigg –Condensed 2 pages HERE
What is the Harm in Same Sex Marriage? By Peter Sprigg – Detailed Discussion HERE
Why Marriage Matters for Children By Glenn Stanton
http://www.family.org/socialissues/A000001127.cfm