Posted by by Nima Reza, managing editor CitizenLink.com
A historic battle regarding the definition of marriage is under way.
The legal battle to determine the constitutionality of one-man, one-woman marriage began in a San Francisco federal courthouse today.
The challenge is to Proposition 8, which California voters approved in November 2008. There already has been an unusual twist, according to Jordan Lorence, an attorney defending the amendment.
“What is significant, and somewhat unusual, is that the judge asked a lot of questions,” Lorence said. “You don’t have judges interrupting the opening arguments.”
The Supreme Court of California created same-sex “marriage” in 2008, even though the justices knew the issue was about to go to a vote.
Ron Prentice, executive director of ProtectMarriage.com, said the future of marriage may be riding on this court case.
“It’s impossible to overstate the importance of this case to the future of marriage in America. Not only is the constitutionality of California’s Prop. 8 at stake, but so are the marriage laws of 45 other states and the federal Defense of Marriage Act,” Prentice said. “Prayers and support have sustained us and give us confidence that we will prevail in this historic battle.”
No cameras will be allowed to record the proceedings, after the United States Supreme Court overruled Judge Vaughn Walker.
The challenge is to Proposition 8, which California voters approved in November 2008. There already has been an unusual twist, according to Jordan Lorence, an attorney defending the amendment.
“What is significant, and somewhat unusual, is that the judge asked a lot of questions,” Lorence said. “You don’t have judges interrupting the opening arguments.”
The Supreme Court of California created same-sex “marriage” in 2008, even though the justices knew the issue was about to go to a vote.
Ron Prentice, executive director of ProtectMarriage.com, said the future of marriage may be riding on this court case.
“It’s impossible to overstate the importance of this case to the future of marriage in America. Not only is the constitutionality of California’s Prop. 8 at stake, but so are the marriage laws of 45 other states and the federal Defense of Marriage Act,” Prentice said. “Prayers and support have sustained us and give us confidence that we will prevail in this historic battle.”
No cameras will be allowed to record the proceedings, after the United States Supreme Court overruled Judge Vaughn Walker.
Beth Baus is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has a private practice in Riverside, California. She teaches Christian Counseling and Psychology for Apostolic School of Theology/Hope International University. She attends Inland Lighthouse Church pastored by Rev. Larry Booker. To visit her website, go to www.ourhealthyfamilies.org
