Proposition 8, a CA  voter approved state constitutional amendment that protected the definition of marriage as between 1 man and 1 woman, had been challenged in CA Supreme court by pro-same-sex marriage groups. They had alleged that it violated equal protection and sought to overturn the measure, despite the majority voter approval. The CA Supreme Court today has upheld the validity of Proposition 8. For more information,

Here's a brief history of the Memorial Day holiday, that I found quite interesting:

After the bloody war between the States, citizens of the North and the South felt a need to honor those fallen in the war. On various days people from different communities would place flowers at the graves of those they wished to honor. The day came to be known as Decoration Day. By 1868, the northern states were keeping the day on May 30.

In 1882, the day was renamed Memoria ...

Here we are on the leading edge of Memorial Day Weekend. Most folks view this time as a day off from work, the opening of pools, and the unofficial start of the summer season.  However, there is a very important aspect to this holiday that we seldom take the time to think about. It is a day, set aside in our country, to remember those in our military that died in service to others. Please remember in prayer and deed, all of our brave men and women that have falle ...

The previous blog post told you of what the PA legislators are doing to support Marriage Protection in PA. If you are asking, "well, now what?", the answer is simple. Write to your state rep and senator urging them to vote in favor of marriage protection - ie. one man, one woman. Tell them that by protecting the sanctity of marriage, it will contribute to the procreation of children, strengthening of   ...

Press Statements
May 19, 2009

Contact: Deborah Hamilton, dhamilton@pa4marriage.org, 215-815-7716 or 610-584-1096

MARRIAGE AMENDMENT BILL INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN EICHELBERGER. APPLAUDED BY PA4MARRIAGE COALTION

Harrisburg, PA – May 19, 2009 – Pennsylvania for Marriage Coalition salutes Senator John Eichelberger's decision to introduce a m ...

This is more of a public service announcement for our area. However, if you aren't from around here, you should look into a similar program through your local law enforcement agency.

The Pennsylvania State Police will be at the following locations using the child identification unit known as Fot-O Kid:

Emmaus EMS Open House
100 North 6th St.,Emmaus, PA
Saturday, May 16th from 10 am – 2 pm

and also at:< ...

Click here to read the current e-newletter from the PA Pro-Life Federation. This update covers many important pro-life issues including troubling statistics from Planned Parenthood, FOCA Watch, and a topic we covered back in December but see this newsletter for more about the Abortion Industry Bailout. Don't miss it!

Here's a great story about a hero of a dad, who is also a Knight. Click here to read about Cmdr. Francis X. Castellano of the USS Bainbridge. You may remember that the Bainbridge was recently involved in rescuing Captain Phillips from the Somali pirates. Check out other features in Fathers for G ...