Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: May 19, 2008
California's Attack on Traditional Marriage
Dr. James Dobson talks with several guests about the California Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn a state law which defined marriage as being between one man and one woman.
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- Audio: "The Dangers in Appeasing Gay Rights Activists"
In this downloadable Quicktime audio clip, Dr. Dobson and today's broadcast guests discuss Ernest Istook's article, "The Danger in Appeasing Gay Rights Activists." You can read the article here.
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What would happen if a court decided H2O no longer has the exclusive right to be water? In his Stoplight video commentary, Stuart Shepard considers where that might lead. - Dr. Dobson on California Ruling
Here is a press release featuring Dr. Dobson's response to the California Supreme Court Decision on same-sex marriage. - California Rules in Favor of Same-Sex 'Marriage'; Dr. Dobson Outraged
Read the CitizenLink report on the ruling.
Related links
- CitizenLink
Visit the CitizenLink Web site for more information about the California Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, and find out how you can defend traditional marriage. - Family Research Council Press Release
Tony Perkins and the Family Research Council respond to the high court's ruling. - California Family Council
Visit the Web site for California's family policy council which works with Focus on the Family to preserve traditional values in the Golden State. - Pray for Election Day
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Guest Biography
Jack Hibbs is the senior pastor at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills church in Chino, Calif. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Family Research Council and is active in the fight to preserve traditional marriage. Pastor Hibbs also travels around the world as a public speaker and bible teacher.
Formerly the senior editor for Christianity Today magazine, Tom Minnery currently serves as Focus on the Family's Vice President of Public Policy. He is the author of the book Why You Can't Stay Silent as well as numerous online and print articles.
Tony Perkins is president of the Family Research Council, an organization that promotes Judeo-Christian values and champions marriage and family as the foundation of society. Mr. Perkins has established himself as a pro-life and pro-family leader throughout his active career in public policy.
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