Taking Action for Family Values and a Christian Civilization

Marriage

Why marriage is good for men

Is marriage a bad deal for men? Some loud voices on both the political Left and Right suggest it is. So, is it true? Does marriage have “zero statistical advantage” for today’s men? Is marriage just one more trophy for men who have already made it, of little intrinsic importance beyond symbolizing success? Let’s take …

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Marriage Makes Men Better

The Nobel-prize winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman has explained that humans have two ways of thinking and behaving. System 1 is fast, automatic, instinctive, driven by emotion, and more prone to unconscious factors. System 2 is slower, deliberate, logical, and more driven by our conscious will. Read more…

Parliament Removes “Conscientious Objection”

Parliament’s second House, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), today, 1 July 2020, adopted the Civil Union Amendment Bill. The effect of this Bill is to remove the “conscientious objection clause” in section 6 of the Civil Union Act. This will force State marriage officers and magistrates to solemnise same-sex marriages – potentially in violation …

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Hounded for Fidelity to Christian Marriage

Beloftebos is a beautiful events and wedding venue nestling amongst gracious oak trees and billed as a unique setting for memorable occasions. Loosely translated, the word means “Forest of Promises,” – conjuring up an image perfectly fitting for unforgettable marriage ceremonies. Located near Hermanus in the Western Cape, this tranquil and luscious location has been …

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Humanae Vitae: The Encyclical that Condemned the Sexual Revolution

On 25 July, the feast of Saint James the Apostle, the Church observes the anniversary of the publication of the Encyclical Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life), by Pope Paul VI [in 1968].1 The Sexual Revolution The context of the encyclical letter was the Sexual Revolution of the mid-sixties. Fashion, literature and the entertainment industry all …

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