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John Stemberger on Cover of Citizen Magazine
The article recounts recent pro-life legislation and the 2008 Marriage Amendment passed thanks to coalitions of pastors, patriots, and pro-family organizations united with the Florida Family Policy Council, Florida Family Action, and Florida Family Action PAC to impact Florida forever.
The 40-year Price Tag of No-Fault Divorce: States consider laws to lower divorce rates
Something has to be done. Not only are pre-marital counseling and education more important now than ever before, but the faith-based community and government must take steps to help divorce-proof more marriages.
State Legislators File Amici Curiae Brief in Lakeland Prayer Case
On June 25, State Senators Alan Hays and Steve Wise, and State Representatives Dennis Baxley, Chris Dorworth, Eric Eisnaugle, Steve Precourt and Kelli Stargel, with the aid of attorneys John Stemberger and Deborah Dewart, filed an amici curiae (friends of the court) brief in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Marriage is good for your health
Research shows that marriage is good for your health.
Married people live longer, have better access to health care, enjoy a more satisfying sex life, experience less stress, live a healthier lifestyle, and have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and depression compared to their single counterparts.
Stem Cell Research – Adult vs. Embryonic
“The problem with embryonic stem cells is that embryonic stem cells come from embryos, like all of us were made from embryos. And those cells can become any cell in the body. But it’s very hard to control them, and so they can become cancer.”
Gender-Based Abortions Are Just the Beginning
While many now balk at the idea of gender-based abortions (still legal in 46 states), within a few years a new type of DNA testing may mean parents can find more “reasons” to kill their babies.
Liberalism’s Impact on Moral Character
I recently found this great article by conservative radio commentator, Dennis Prager. We really can learn a lot by knowing the impact the up and coming liberal agenda and policies being presented in the U.S. have already had in other countries:
Did Blankenhorn really change his view on same sex marriage?
Social scientist and Proposition 8 Expert Witness David Blankenhorn recently announced he now “accepts gay marriage” but contradicts himself by insisting he did not retract any of his previous views to the contrary on traditional marriage.
Children Raised by Intact Biological Family Better in 77 out of 80 markers
A new study published in the July issue of Social Science Research shows that children raised by homosexual parents have distinct disadvantages compared to those raised by their married mothers and fathers.
Citizens Protest Mandated Contraceptives and Abortion Drugs
On June 8th citizens gathered in more than 150 rallies around the country to protest the new healthcare mandate that requires businesses, schools and institutions to provide coverage for contraceptive and abortifacient drugs.
On June 15th the Catholic Health Association withdrew its support of the contraceptive mandate with its religious exemption…
Special Notes
BREAKING NEWS: ABBY JOHNSON ADDED TO SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR PRO-FAMILY DAYS EVENT
(Tallahassee, FL) Abby Johnson, the former Planned Parenthood Director, whose life story was portrayed in the movie, Unplanned, has been added to the line-up of speakers for Florida Family Policy Council’s Pro-Family Days event at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center from January 24th and January 25th 2022. This year’s event theme is #LifeWins and will offer trainings, briefings from experts, opportunities to lobby legislators, a prayer breakfast and walk, and fellowship for attendees.
We Have a Huge Reason for Hope…
A group of generous supporters plans to match every end-of-year gift up to $100,000. That means every dollar you give will be matched 100% as we prepare for victories in 2022. Will you please consider donating now?
Did you see this in your mail yet?
It is our 2021 year-end report, and we just mailed it. If you did not yet see it, would you take three minutes to look at these photographs? We’re very excited about all the opportunities we’ve had in 2021. From hosting Ron DeSantis at our pro-family days in Tallahassee, to successfully passing our parent’s rights and “Save Women’s Sports” bills, to presenting a forum with the Heritage Foundation on empowering parents to protect children, this was a year filled with accomplishments…