Our good friend Travis Richey made these two public service announcements (PSAs) to promote the 2010 California Marriage Protection Act. Watch them. Learn from them; and share them with loved ones and family.
It is truly a blessing from God when your wife can walk in on you watching an Internet video and it actually moves you further from divorce, rather than closer to it.
John Marcotte is a firm believer in traditional family values. He currently opposes government-funded death panels, Obama talking to children and MSNBC's entire prime-time line-up. 
Yes, Emily, I do see the irony (hypocrisy). I personally WOULD like to see divorce of original marriage couples made illegal. That would do MUCH to protect traditional marriage—forcing many to work out their problems instead of bailing when things get tough (and in almost ALL marriages there are ROUGH spots(some VERY rough). I personally am NOT of the mindset that because divorce is prevalent and acceptable by some(thereby causing destruction of traditional families), then the doors ought to be swung wide open to include other relationships that go against the traditional family. Ultimately to me, the REAL change need to begin in the hearts of man/woman. When they seek to please God and love others in sacrificial ways instead of feeding selfish desires/dishonoring their vows and commitments, families WILL change for the better.
Forcing people to stay married will do exactly as much good for the “traditional family” as keeping people in committed loving relationships for getting parried in the first place. (The point of the group/site being that neither will do anything at all to protect real marriage.)
God has as much of a place in the divorce conversation as in the gay marriage conversation, ie NONE, though (again, as is the whole point) the supporters of prop 8 would make it all about God, so this site must too, to point out, again, the irony. We are talking about laws and the constitution, not religion.
Emily, the reality IS that before there was a no fault divorce, MOST married persons stayed together and the end result was INTACT families—-generational intact families. I’m sure also that because of this, many who would have bailed if things were like they are today, worked out their problems because there wasn’t an “out”. Most of us who have had problems and stuck with the marriage to get to the other side, have been quite blessed…………….and our children will reap the benefits of that as well, never having to choose who to live with, how to get along with others the parents have forced into their lives, or when adults, who to visit and when. Those uncomfortable choices for many would not have to happen if divorce was handled like it was years ago and there was a stigma still for those who did not take marriage/family obligations seriously.
Oh, and concerning God, since it was God who created man AND created the joining of man/woman together, I believe He is VERY much in the picture—-irregardless of whether you think He should be or not.
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this
Constitution.
Our laws were intended to secure blessings from Almighty God. This may not be the views of many today, but it is important to note that this is not how it has always been. Most find this difficult to except.
I just have to point out @ lastblast, one more time, that “irregardless” isn’t a word.
Your god didn’t help you with the vocab, did “he”?
The people sponsoring this issue stepped into something that would really be interesting to see where it would go if they treated it seriously. Unfortunately their treating this as a joke has turned the issue of gay marriage into a joke. That is the tragedy; immaturity will do that. I’m all for it, but not like this. Sad. America doesn’t need this snide, cynical Letterman hummor anymore. People are sick of it. The videos are funny in a 1980’s sort of way. Gay marriage needs to be told from the light of commitment and how that commitment will better our community, posterity, children, and our national charactor. This movement on this web site is one goofy, desperate step backwards. You can do better!
I really do not agree. I think the justifications for prop 8 are exactly as immature and backwards and the justifications for banning divorce. I think dome posers take it a little too far, but the base idea is right on. Prop 8 and a protection of marriage is simply ludicrous, nothing posted here could be any more so.
Good god I need proofread! Trying those last two sentences again.
I think some posers take it a little too far, but the base idea is right on. Prop 8 as a protection of marriage is simply ludicrous, nothing posted here could be any more so.
I’m divorced and happily so. No, its not easy, but I didnt just bail from a “rough spot”. Are you kidding me? The man beat me and did drugs. Where in the Bible is that ok? Where is ok to commit adultery?
Narrow minded people cant have the last say in everything-and what kind of marriage is traditional?
Its not just about divorced or married- its about responsibility. Everyday children are exposed to much worse in video games and tv.
Its not just what they are being taught at school- its the HOME as well.
Yes, if we toss traditional marriage out the window it might affect education and so on, but isnt it already?
Repent, come to Jesus, display the evidence of speaking in tongues and He will change your God-made husband if you have the faith to believe!
@Son of Thunder:
Ummm…. get a grip. Speaking in tongues? WOW.
Kids are going to learn about “the gays” from someone, one way or another. Are you going to lock them up in the attic and “protect them” from the homos?
@lastblast:
I couldn’t help laughing at your comments… You’re so opposed to divorce, but almost seem to be fighting for it! If you are a god-loving (and no, I don’t capitalize god) christian (nope, not that either), then you can’t possibly be arguing for divorce? And REGARDLESS (just pointing out your use of a word that doesn’t exist: irregardless) of how you interpret the bible (don’t capitalize that, either), it’s in black and white: NO DIVORCE, WOMEN ARE TO BE SUBMISSIVE, BEAT YOUR CHILDREN IF THEY DISOBEY YOU. You are not a true christian if you don’t believe these things. If you disagree, then we have something in common: we both disagree on something the other one happens to believe in: You, the bible and god and all that crap. Me, in gay marriage. And I don’t believe in divorce, by the way. Lucky for me, I love my wife (my pregnant wife) so much that divorce is a word that doesn’t exist in my relationship’s vocabulary.
Nope, I do not believe in divorce of original married couples. Some may have to separate for a time due to personality issues, unrepentant sin, etc. I do not believe whether divorce is made legal/illegal that it dissolves the unions God joins together (the original first marriages). I do believe in repentance though—the forsaking of those “marriages” that are called adultery by Jesus. In such instances you may say I am “for” divorce, but the reality is that I am for forsaking sin as defined sinful by God.
I’m curious though, since you do not believe in God or His standards (if you believe gay marriage is “good”), what will restrain you from divorcing your wife when you no longer FEEL in love with her, when the daily problems of life creep up and maybe she doesn’t treat you so well anymore……….or someone else comes in the picture who is VERY attractive and attentive to you when your wife is no longer so?
Why would you ever assume that my feelings for my wife, or vice versa, would ever go away? Are YOU some kind of god-like being?
Do you consider yourself a good, loyal christian, lastblast? Because I think you’re one crappy god-loving human.
P.S.: LOVE LOVE LOVE the videos!
Hypocrites Abound!
You would think that the Roman Catholics, Mormons and Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church (part of the Religious Reich) would be strongly supporting this measure (especially monetarily) if for once you really thought they believed in what they teach about the whole marriage institution crap they pushed when gays wanted to marry.
I personally think that this measure will show to the people of California and to the world that all the millions they spent against gays getting married in California was nothing more then HATE, pure and as simple as that and really had nothing to do with the Institute of Marriage or the whole Sanctity of Marriage from God that they claim it was.
I must thank you for this measure and website which will speak louder then words and show the true motives of the Religious Reich in their true stand towards marriage and in letting others (gay people) get married.
The sad thing too is that “per-capita” wise California has a “heterosexual” of near 68% while the “homosexual” divorce rate is 16% (based on California state figures released October 2009),
In the end I am sure the churches will bite the dust and be exposed for their HATE and not their LOVE.
Voters in my State of California need to pass a new law (ballot initiative) stating that, “Mormonism is not a real and true religious faith.” This law shall eliminate tax-exempt status of any LDS church and mormons will no longer be a protected-class status on the basis of religion.
Another law can state, “Only marriage between two adults of the same religious faith is valid or recognized in California.” So that young non-Mormon women (like myself) can protect ourselves from abusive, dishonest Mormon men, YES! =]
I cannot believe this act is being taken seriously. Shame on all of you. How dare you think you have any right to get involved in the lives of others. What gives you or your god the right to dictate how the rest of us live our lives? What about abusive spouses? What about loveless marriage? Why should a child have to grow up watching two parents fight because they should no longer be married? Why should two people suffer through a bad relationship because they just weren’t as good of a match as they thought. The fact of the matter is, marriage is a contract. And like most contracts, it can be broken if both parties see that the arrangement isn’t working. Your god had nothing to do with my marriage, and he had nothing to do with my divorce either. Getting married was the worst decision I have ever made, and getting a divorce was the best. For those who feel that marriage is a sacred and religious act, more power to you. You have the right to worship how you see fit. However, not everyone shares your beliefs. Why should the rest of use be forced to participate in your values when they are not our own? This is the same empirialist attitude that has oppressed and killed thousands, maybe millions. What gives you the right?
Oh and by the way it is in the constitution that this country was built on that there should always be a SEPARATION of church and state. KEEP YOUR RELIGION OUT OF MY GOVERNMENT!
Amen Freedom,
Now you understand how many Gay and Lesbian men and women feel having the Religious Reich’s beliefs dictate who they can and can not marry based on the religious view of such narrow minded people.
I really like how you stated “Why should the rest of use be forced to participate in your values when they are not our own?”
If the Religious Reich can say that “marriage is a sacred vow” then they should set an example and stand behind their moral hypocrisy and outlaw divorce completely with the same fervor as they use to persecute those who do not believe as they do.
I also like the way you bring up the fact that marriage is a contract and not a religious institution unlike what many in the Religious Reich want to make it into.
I’m still wondering why and when marriage became anything but a writ of ownership over a woman and her property as marriage had been for more then 5,000 years. It wasn’t until the 20th century that women even had any rights at all.
History has shown that the Religious Reich fought over giving women any rights at all just as the Religious Reich (namely Southern Baptists) fought to keep their slaves which they claimed was their right under God because the bible said so.
In this case the bible (both testaments) does discourage making “a vow to God” and then breaking it. It sure shows just how much their word is worth especially when they lie to their own GOD and break their word to Him/her in the company of so many others- shame, shame on these hypocrites.
I personally think this bill is a wake-up call to the Religious Reich that if they are going to turn marriage into this Holy Institution then they are also going to need to live by that institutions basic values which I feel is the message this bill is trying to set.
Maybe the national divorce rate might drop since the majority of divorce is after all based on the Religious Reich’s Fundamentalism and conservative views.
hi dr…why i agree and disagree with some of your comments i see what you see among the religeous richt….but dont let that keep you from seeking the truth about jesus…he loves you too and ask you to seek him……but its your decision….
well, lets just speak truth here…divorce isnt something God likes in fact he detest…whether christian or not..yet believers which i am proud to say i am…..dont follow what the bible teaches..marriage is for life and death only ends a marriage..no civil court has authority to end a marriage..only death and God controls that…as far as unbelivers wanting marriage ,civil unions, etc…well the laws of the land dictates that now doesnt it…christians have to obey those laws but we are commanded no to be part of it..in other words we arent to divorce but if we do we are to remain single or reconcile…christians act like the rest of the world and marry divorce and remarry..makes you question there salvation doesnt it..and by the way no religion has the authority to annul a marriage either..so when all these good people have there views and rightfully so the religion of this world has set it up..we dont do what we preach when it comes tom remarriage and divorce..if we did we wouldnt allow someone divorced and remaaried become memebers of our church but we would ask them to repent…if you want to be a religeous hypocrite then you are..if you want to be the light of this fallen world as christians , then stay married, we dont need a law by man saying divorce is illegal..God already says remarriage is! and he detest divorce..we dont need mans laws telling us what to do now do we…as far as gays etc getting married and the religeous right fighting them…tkae the log out of our own eyes first before we can ever be the light to those who we know are apart from God…the church ahs turned more away from the truth of the bible by its twisting of the truth…so christians you want to fight for marriage then keep your vows..no matter what..divorce doesnt end your marriage to your first spouse..only death…so trying to say its sactified it is but the church is guilty of not teaching the truth abouth remarriage now has it…there is no reason for remarriage as long as your spouse is alive…divorce for adultry some say is right…jesus said it was not that way in the beginning..it was for life…..so come on those who say they have ade jesus lord..repent..show the world the truth…then and only then csn we lead those astray back to God…repent for the kingdom of God is near, never more true! so all the ones saying a law against divorce have there man made laws and rights too…as for a believer we have our laws by God!we are to live by Gods word..not the worlds..hey prostitition is legal by man…gays getting married is legal by man…who do we as believrs follow..man or God…let me end in saying all the nonbelievers im sorry for the witness you have seen in a christian to turn you from the Lord..i pray you see the need for jesus to be your savior and lord..but then again he wont force himself or his will on you and neither do i…i just ask you to read his bible with an open heart and see the truth…and i pray the religeous hypocrites repent and follow the truth of his word as well..remember jesus fought agaisnt the religeous hypocrites too, yet went to the sinners to teach and set his example…may the Lord open the eyes of your hearts who read this…..
Amen pat miaoulis,
I think your 100% right in your post and so you know I am a devout Gay Roman Catholic who reads the whole Bible and such.
I too (just as my church teaches) believe that marriage is for life. You make a vow to God (which Jesus spoke about in the Gospels) and in that vow you say “Till death do us part.”
I myself am in a relationship which many don’t recognize. However we did find a Priest who secretly married us in the eye’s of God.
We have been together now for 17 years and we are still very much in love with each other. We both know that we are married, wear rings to remind us of the vows we made and understand what “TILL DEATH DO WE PART”
Thank You for your post and message. It was right on and perfect.
Amen, Pat! Focus on the Family and all the other religious right ministries who keep focusing on the unsaved world’s sins such as homosexuality, need to first take the plank out of their own eyes………….Get the adultery (as defined by Jesus) out of our camp so that we may rightly be able to help those who are stumbling/not right with Jesus. Right now we have NO credibility. Dobson’s own son is divorced and remarried(in adultery)……..Divorce and remarriage is rampant in the 700 club staff, it is rampant at TBN. We talk about “traditional/biblical marriage” yet we are not walking the walk. As a Christian who SEES the hypocrisy and has written about it extensively, I am frustrated with the blindness in the professing Church at it’s own sins………
Tee hee. You christian supremists are so cute, like a toddler who does something neato. It’s funny that you take your false sense of entitlement to every corner of the earth then act surprised when we non-christians, tired of your attempts at colonizing and converting, decide to crash big aeroplanes into your buildings. Keep your god and your beliefs to yourself. Jesus wasn’t a magician or someone with special powers. He was just a typical flashy faggot with tricks up his sleeves! Oh, and he was HOT. I’d totally tap Christ’s ass!
“Voters in my State of California need to pass a new law (ballot initiative) stating that, “Mormonism is not a real and true religious faith.” This law shall eliminate tax-exempt status of any LDS church and mormons will no longer be a protected-class status on the basis of religion.”
I think we’d have had more chance of getting them demoted for financing politics. They are expressly forbidden from doing so. There is a form you can print out to file a complaint, just search for it; you’ll find it.