Free Republic

He is one of the few bishops present at Family Day, perhaps the only one. Without fear of exposing himself or of being criticized by the other bishops, alongside the families, saying no to the Cirinna Bill on civil unions and with an appeal to the President of the Republic, [he says]: "I hope that the Bill will be examined by the Head of State, Sergio Mattarella and that he doesn't sign the decree: it is in conflict with article 29 of the Constitution which states that the family is based on matrimony."

President George Bush Proclaims September 24 Family Day 2007 WASHINGTON, DC, September 20, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The following text is a proclamation by President Bush: Families are the cornerstone of our Nation. On Family Day, we underscore our dedication to strengthening America's families and recognize the importance that the bonds between parents and children hold for the future of our country. Parents and family members are the first and most important influence in a child's life. Families offer a stable and nurturing environment by providing love, guidance, support, and comfort. They help young people gain the skills they need to...

Study: Family Time Around the Table Good for Teens' DevelopmentBy Ed ThomasAgapePressSeptember 26, 2006(AgapePress) -- President Bush, governors, and more than 500 communities have declared and are celebrating "Family Day" today, a new annual campaign on each fourth Monday in September that calls for a family meal. The effort is backed by results of an ongoing eight-year survey of teens showing a reduced risk of alcohol, drug, and cigarette use for those who are part of family dinners three or more times a week.The definitive information comes from an annual poll of 12- to 17-year-olds conducted by Columbia University's National...

Ruling set for tomorrow in suit over ‘Family Day’ parade access -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- By Craig Gima cgima@starbulletin.com A federal judge plans to decide tomorrow on a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and three gay-advocacy groups that want to march in a "Kid's Day Parade" on Saturday. At a hearing yesterday, ACLU attorney Brent White argued that the city is a co-sponsor of the parade with the Hawaii Christian Coalition and cannot discriminate against the gay groups and prevent them from marching in the parade. U.S. District Judge Helen Gillmor indicated she would rule for the ACLU if the...