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Supreme Court Decisions
Today, the US Supreme Court decided two cases concerning marriage. Though we hoped the court would have held up the definition of marriage, we are thankful that states (including New Mexico) can decide marriage for themselves.
The following are quotes from our friend Austin R. Nimocks, Senior Council with Alliance Defending Freedom:
Defense of Marriage Act:
“The Supreme Court got it wrong in saying that a state that has redefined marriage can force that definition on the federal government. The federal government should be able to define what marriage is for federal law just as states need to be able to define what marriage is for state law. Americans should be able to continue advancing the truth about marriage between a man and a woman and why it matters for children, civil society, and limited government.””Marriage–the union of husband and wife–is timeless, universal, and special, particularly because children need a mother and a father. That’s why 38 states and 94 percent of countries worldwide affirm marriage as the union of a man and a woman, just as diverse cultures and faiths have throughout history.”
Proposition 8:
“Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, the debate over marriage has only just begun. The court’s decision does not silence the voices of Americans. Marriage–the union of husband and wife–will remain timeless, universal, and special, particularly because children need mothers and fathers. This has been the experience of diverse cultures and faiths throughout history, including the American experience, and that will not change. Americans will continue advancing the truth about marriage between a man and a woman and why it matters for children, civil society, and limited government.”
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