California outlaws "bride" and "groom"

Well, you may have wondered how long this was going to take. First, a one vote majority of the California Supreme Court (4-3) votes to legalize gay marriage in that state, and now the state begins to issue politically correct marriage licenses that not only make no reference to gender, but refuse to allow recognition of either "party" as "bride" or "groom".

From World Net Daily:

ROSEVILLE, Calif. – "Brides" and "grooms" are no longer allowed to marry in the State of California.

That privilege is only extended to individuals who allow themselves to be called "Party A" and "Party B" on marriage licenses.

Pastor Doug Bird of Abundant Life Fellowship in Roseville, Calif., was alarmed to find the state now rejects the traditional terms after he officiated his first marriage ceremony last week following the California Supreme Court decision to overturn Proposition 22.

The couple had written the words "bride" and "groom" next to "Party A" and "Party B" because they wanted to be legally recognized as husband and wife.

However, the Placer Count marriage license was denied. ...

In a 4-3 decision, California's high court declared that legal definitions of marriage as a union between a man and a woman were unconstitutional. Since the ruling, the generic designations have been added to legal documents. ...

See, judges matter folks. In light of that, the folks in California are working to pass a marriage amendment to their state constitution this November.

"Unless Proposition 8 is passed, heterosexual couples will be forced to wed out of the state if they wish to be officially identified as bride and groom or husband and wife." He said in a statement. "This is a major slap in the face for traditional marriage."

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Christians had better wake

Christians had better wake up and STAND up during these attacks on traditional marriage issues. I must ask, why are Pastors and Churches so silent on these issues? Is it fear of losing their 501c3 status? I am ashamed at the spineless Pastors and believers in the country.

I have been wondering the

I have been wondering the same thing. I have been going crazy because my Pastor and Church are not outraged about this. I feel so alone about this. EVERY Christian in this country and every Christian in this universe needs to PLEASE pray for California and pray that the majority of Californians vote YES on Proposition 8 on November 4, 2008. PLEASE do anything else you can to help us. The main website for this cause is www.ProtectMarriage.com.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Anita Mann

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