Thursday, August 27, 2009
Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, October 17th, 6:00 pm at the beautiful Nixon Library & Museum in Yorba Linda, CA.
Keynote Speaker, Jim Daly, President and C.E.O. of Focus on the Family.
- 4:30 - 5:30pm: Self-guided tours
- 5:30 - 6:00pm: Silent Auction
- 6:00 - 9:00pm: Gourmet Dinner, Guest Speaker and Live Auction
Friday, November 7, 2008
November 4, 2008, was a triumphant day for traditional marriage. Voters in California, Arizona, and Florida approved amendments to their state’s constitution defining marriage as being between one man and one woman. This was a huge victory for marriage and the preservation of religious liberty in America. Following the results of this election, 30 states have now acted to protect marriage.
Much time, energy, and effort was expended to protect marriage by pro-family leaders and countless volunteers during the course of these campaigns. Even amongst radical homosexual groups and Hollywood celebrities supporting the re-definition of marriage, California’s Prop 8 overturned the landmark state Supreme Court ruling in May, 2008, legalizing same-sex marriage and was passed by a margin of 52.5% Yes to 47.5% No.
Yet, the battle is not over.
In California, gay marriage activists have already mounted legal challenges opposing the approved ballot initiative. Californians have stepped into the voter booth twice now to protect marriage, and yet the opposition refuses to respect the democratic process. Before the results of the election were even finalized, a lawsuit was filed at the California Supreme Court by a coalition of groups including the ACLU, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Lambda Legal. The lawsuit argues that Proposition 8 is invalid and, again, ignores the voice of the people. Two other lawsuits were filed by Los Angeles and San Francisco City attorneys who are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the ban on same-sex marriage.
This information is provided by Advocates for Faith and Freedom, a non-profit religious law firm dedicated to protecting religious liberty in the courts!
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
The opponents of Proposition 8 have falsely claimed that same-sex marriage will not be taught as part of California’s Educational Curriculum … but it is already happening. On October 14, 2008, the Sacramento Union reported that
first graders were taken to San Francisco City Hall to share in the marriage of their lesbian teacher.
The school’s principal called it ‘a teachable moment.’
Gay marriage will be taught in California public schools if we do not pass Prop 8.
It has been stated that the nation follows the lead of California. As states across the country pray for a positive outcome, California voters must take action. With less than a week in this historic campaign to restore traditional marriage by voting Yes on Prop 8, polls show a close race, according to Protect Marriage officials.
As a nation, we must unite in prayer for the protection of marriage. And if you’re a California registered voter, say “I Do” to traditional marriage by voting YES on Prop 8!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
As many know, the California Teachers Association has a long record of supporting a liberal agenda. Unfortunately, they have recently upheld their reputation by donating $1 million dollars of union dues to the No on Proposition 8 campaign. The CTA is misdirecting dues paid by California’s teachers, many of whom are in support of Prop 8. If Proposition 8 is defeated, school children in public schools will be taught about same-sex marriage. The CTA is not representing the teachers who paid the dues that were misdirected, and it is certainly not protecting California’s school children.
Instead, they are inappropriately using funds to support a liberal agenda.
Fortunately, for all of the teachers who are in favor of Prop 8 and do not wish to support the No on 8 campaign, Assemblyman Chuck DeVore has a solution. He states that the first thing one can do is ask the CTA for a refund of his/her dues money that was not used for legitimate collective bargaining purposes. In order to learn how to do this, visit the site http://www.nrtw.org/special-legal-notice-california-teachers-how-get-least-300-refund-cta-nonbargaining-expenses. Secondly, he states that you can then send the $300 dollar refund to www.Protectmarriage.com. California’s teachers can also choose to withdraw their membership from the CTA, and become a member of the Christian Educator’s Association. By doing this, you can assure that in the future your dues will not be used in order to support a partisan liberal agenda. For more information, please go to www.ceai.org.
This is not the first time the CTA has misdirected union dues. The CTA intervened in our case involving Chad Farnan on behalf of the teacher who is continuously expressing hostility towards Christianity in a high school classroom and is in violation of the Establishment Clause. In this case, the CTA is again misdirecting both funds and resources away from legitimate collective bargaining purposes.
It is not too late for teachers and everyone else to come together and stand up for traditional marriage by joining with Advocates for Faith and Freedom and voting Yes on Proposition 8. In doing so, teachers can also take a stand against the CTA for its continued misuse of union dues. Please unite with us and help protect the sanctity of marriage.
Friday, October 17, 2008
President Bush, the Governor of Wisconsin, and other officials were sued by “The Freedom From Religion Foundation.” The lawsuit, filed in federal district court, challenges the federal law designating a National Day of Prayer. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) argues that the Presidential proclamation calling on Americans to pray violates the “separation of church and state.” According to its website, “The Freedom From Religion Foundation, with more than 12,000 members, is the nation's largest association of freethinkers (atheists and agnostics).
FFRF has been working since 1978 to promote free thought and to keep state and church separate.”
The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause states in its entirety that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Notably, the Clause does not provide for the separation of church and state. To the contrary, setting aside days for prayer has been a long tradition in this country. The Continental Congress proclaimed Thanksgivings and days of fasting twice a year from at least 1776 to 1783. As Governor of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson proclaimed a day of prayer. And, as President of the United States, John Adams proclaimed a day of prayer. Benjamin Franklin made the following statement before asking if each day of the Constitutional Convention would begin in prayer: “"I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth—that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?"
The founding fathers did not intend for the Establishment Clause to prohibit prayer in the public or private lives of Americans. This lawsuit is part of a continued attempt to remove religion from the public sector altogether. The Presidential proclamation issued this year asked God's blessings on our country and called for Americans to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. This is far from a constitutional violation. It is an acknowledgement of our Nation’s history and the power of the God who created us.
FFRF also sued White House press secretary, Dana Perino, for merely speaking words with religious content from a podium. Advocates for Faith and Freedom is dedicated to fighting this type of incorrect and catastrophic interpretation of the Establishment Clause. We must assure that future generations have both an understanding of our Christian heritage and the ability to practice their religion freely, both in public and private.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Proposition 4 will amend the California Constitution to require doctors to notify an adult family member (within) 48 hours before performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor.
Proposition 4, also known as Sarah’s Law, requires a doctor to notify a parent, or, in case of parental abuse, another adult family member of an un-emancipated minor 48 hours before performing an abortion on her. It also requires a doctor to obtain the personal consent of a minor before performing the abortion and allows for court intervention if a minor is being coerced to have an abortion.
These Parental Involvement Laws are not new to many. In fact, 44 states have passed these laws and they are in effect in over 30 states as of this moment. Fortunately, the United States Supreme Court has upheld these laws repeatedly for years and the result within these states has been a decline in teen abortions, STD’s, and teen pregnancies. These results are phenomenal and with your votes, California will see the remarkable benefits of the passage of Proposition 4.
At this point in time, in California, the list of activities a young woman under the age of 18 is not allowed to participate in is endless. Without parental consent, a child is prohibited from getting a cavity filled, her ears pierced, and/or even a tan at a tanning salon. However, a female minor is allowed to have a surgical and/or chemical abortion performed by a doctor without any notice given to a parental guardian. This truth is devastating to California, however, all hope is not lost.
Voting “Yes” on Proposition 4 will bring this disaster to a close. The protection of California’s children, those who are in their most vulnerable teenage years and those who are unborn, is vitally important for obvious reasons that are too numerous to state. The lives of children are at stake. Advocates is endorsing Proposition 4 in an effort to protect California’s children. Please join us.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Praise the Lord! After five months of petition gathering and your prayers, the signature goal has been exceeded, and the California Marriage Amendment will be placed on the ballot in November.
This has been a hard-fought campaign, and now the voters of California will be able to make a final declaration that marriage will be preserved between a man and a woman. This is a monumental achievement as volunteers have been processing petitions for many months, and now the fruits of everyone’s labor have been successfully achieved. We proved that when Christians work together, we can preserve the character and stability of marriage in California!
Although the ballot initiative only requires 694,354 signatures to qualify, Protect Marriage said it had received 1.1 million signatures, which is more names than the law mandates, and it has no doubt the question will be put to voters. If passed by a majority of voters in November, the constitutional amendment will overturn a court ruling in favor of gay marriage advocates.
According to Robert Tyler, General Counsel for Advocates, “This may be our only hope to preserve marriage in California if the California Supreme Court takes an activist approach to its upcoming decision on marriage. No doubt, marriage will continue to be attacked in future years, so it is imperative that we succeed in amending the state constitution so that activist courts will not be able to reverse the will of the people.” The measure promises to be the center of a tedious battle, and it is critical that Christians, churches, pastors, and leaders unite to spread the word about the importance of this amendment and bring them to the polls in November to vote.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
There's still time to make your reservation and enjoy Dinner with Advocates on April 26, 2008 6-8pm.
Come and be a part of this casual evening that is sure to enlighten and inspire you - and be sure to bring a friend and introduce them to the ministry. YOU have impacted these individuals with your prayers and financial support, and we want to share this evening with you.
You will hear, first hand, how your prayers and financial support have touched the lives and hearts of several clients who have fought valiantly for their religious liberty:
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Ron Prentice ~ California Education Committee v. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ron is one of the plantiffs in the lawsuit challenging SB777, and he will provide an update on this appalling California legislation and its effects on our school children.
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Dr. Christine Brody ~ Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Center. Does a physician have a constitutional right to refuse on religious grounds to perform a medical procedure for a patient because of the patient's marital status? Dr. Brody will share her story on a Christian's right to choose.
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Pastor Derek Anunciation ~ Praise Christian Center v. City of Huntington Beach. Pastor Anunciation will provide details about the struggle his church body endured as they dealt with feable attempts to work with the City of Huntington Beach in securing a building to hold church services.
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Chad Farnan ~ Farnan v. Capistrano Valley School District. Chad, a sophomore in high school, will discuss the personal stand he took against the blatant anti-Christian hostility he endured from his European history teacher.
These personal stories about the battle for religious liberty will truly stir your faith. Make your reservation today by calling 951.304.7583 or 1.88.588.6888. You can pay via credit card or complete the back side of the donor card included wih the March newsletter. Tickets are $25 per person, and the reservation deadline is April 17, 2008.
Location:
Diamond Club at the Lake Elsinore Storm, in Lake Elsinore, CA. Doors open at 5:30pm.
Friday, March 14, 2008
On March 4, 2008, the California Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides of the marriage debate in a case that will have a far-reaching impact not only in this state, but across the nation. The City of San Francisco, the ACLU, and their allies are challenging the constitutionality of California’s marriage laws defining marriage as being between one man and one woman.
The City of San Francisco is challenging Proposition 22, an initiative passed by the voters, stating that only marriage between a man and a woman will be "valid" or "recognized" in California. Along with our allied lawyers, Advocates represents the Proposition 22 Legal Defense and Education Fund.
While it is difficult to predict the outcome, the California Supreme Court should issue a ruling within 90 days.
While the voters defined marriage once with the overwhelmingly passed Proposition 22, the City is now asking the Court to redefine marriage in direct contravention of the voters’ expressed will. Fortunately, California voters might be given an opportunity to defend marriage once again. Even if the Court were to interpret the California Constitution in a new way that requires the redefinition of marriage, an Amendment to the California Constitution would protect marriage from this type of attack. Advocates for Faith and Freedom is part of an effort to put a constitutional amendment on California’s November ballot.
Read more:
http://www.protectmarriage.com/
http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000006715.cfm
Advocates is fighting many other cases that are attacking the future of faith and families in America. Please pray for and consider finacially supporting our continued legal battles. Click here to give your generous gift.
