PROPOSITION 8 - Call to Action

Many of you are aware that California’s Proposition 8, which passed on November 4, 2008, has amended the California Constitution to eliminate the recently recognized fundamental right of same-sex marriage. Accordingly, the California Constitution will soon define marriage, as between a Man and a Woman. We should thank God, on this issue, for a return to traditional, Biblical values. However, this is no time to rest on the success of this monumental achievement. The ACLU and Equality California organizations have just filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the decision of California voters. Further, California’s Attorney General, Jerry Brown said in a court filing that he believes the ballot measure would not invalidate existing same-sex marriages. He told the "San Francisco Chronicle," “I believe that marriages that have been entered into subsequent to the (May 15) Supreme Court opinion will be recognized by the California Supreme Court.” He went on to note, “Proposition 8 is silent about retroactivity.” He further stated, “I would think the court, in looking at the underlying equities, would most probably conclude that upholding the marriages performed in that interval (before the election) would be a just result.” Attorney General Brown’s position is significant, as his office will represent the state in lawsuits over Proposition 8’s validity and interpretation.

In reference to the retroactive protection, or the “Grandfathering” in, of same-sex marriages performed in California after May 15, 2008 and prior to November 4, 2008, a legal expert in California, today compared that notion to abolishing slavery, but allowing those who owned slaves prior, to keep them! Do not let the “Hot Button” topic of slavery dissuade you from the pure logic of his argument. It is our duty to uphold Christian values in our society. We must not be “TOLERANT” of behavior, which is contrary to Christ’s teachings.

Please take a moment to write Attorney General Brown to express your position on same-sex marriage. Demand that he uphold the voice and the will of the California voters. After all, that is his duty!

He may be reached at: Attorney General Jerry Brown, Attorney General's Office, California Department of Justice, P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550.