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The swearing in of a Democratically-controlled Congress in 2006 was a setback for the Culture of Life. Today’s public assault against the virtue of chastity and the sanctity of family life began in 1965 with the Supreme Court case of Griswold vs. Connecticut that legalized contraception. Ever since then, emotions have trumped right reason in the public discourse. Without a total conversion of our own hearts, others will never see the light of truth, and the slaughter of innocents, the trivializing of sexuality, and the emptiness of our cultural experience will continue. In this program, Fr. Angelo and Corinn touch on all the consequences of electing a party whose foundation rests on the principles of the Culture of Death.

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This is a special AIRMARIA report on the status of religious liberty in America, relative to the ongoing push on the part of the homosexual lobby for full same-sex marriage in Connecticut. Last year same-sex civil unions were legalized by the state assembly with an amendment defining marriage as a union of one man and one woman.

In Connecticut, same-sex couples already have all the rights and benefits of married people, just not the name “marriage.” This year they are back for what they call “equality,” but in reality the legalization of same-sex marriage in Connecticut will only codify the defense of traditional marriage as a form of discrimination.

Witness the erosion of your religious liberty! This assault will not stop at the state line. The same-sex marriage lobby wishes to challenge the federal Defense of Marriage Act. This affects you, no matter where you live in America.

On March 26, Brian Brown, Executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut, testified before the judiciary committee of the state legislature in regard to raised House Bill 7395: An Act Concerning Marriage Equality. He was grilled on the question of commitment to civil rights and his religious convictions. Brian defended both traditional marriage and religious liberty in an eloquent and courageous way. He continues to be attacked on the FIC blog. In this video Brian also tells us what we can do to protect religious liberty.

Don’t underestimate this attack on religious liberty. This has implications for us all. Bill Donohue of the Catholic League has picked up on the threat and is bringing it to national attention. This video is a good synthesis of what happened last Monday.

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“In order to push same-sex marriage, you have to deny that children do best in a home with both a mother & a father.” On this episode, Corinn talks with Peter Wolfgang, Director of Public Policy for the Family Institute of Connecticut, on this mission of the FIC and their current battle against same-sex marriage. Mentioned in the discussion is how the same-sex marriage agenda is fueling attacks on religious liberties in Boston, Minnesota, England, Canada, & Sweden, & how it’s effecting what are children are being taught in school. “Children are not mere creatures of the state,” was the decision passed down in a famous 1920s Supreme Court case (Pierce vs. Society of Sisters), & yet Peter explains how in the Boston school system today, the Constitution & parental rights are being subverted in the name of teaching our children sexual immorality. Such is always the case when “the State” deifies itself & vilifies Christ & His followers.

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Among the topics in this episode, Corinn and her guests give a historical overview of the Connecticut Pro-Life movement and discuss how, prior to Roe vs. Wade, this was the strongest pro-life state in the nation. In 1829, it was the first state in the country to pass a pro-life law protecting the “unborn child” (so stated in the law) from the point of quickening (approximately half-way through the pregnancy) to birth. This law was implemented in all states and augmented by the AMA (American Medical Association) in the 1850s, when scientific evidence demonstrated that the unborn child was a human being from the moment of conception.

Corinn also notes that as various states today have been successfully passing traditional marriage legislation, a similar movement was afield in the early 1970s when states were passing a wave of abortion bans, all of which were ultimately struck down by Roe vs. Wade. (May God spare us from repeating such a disaster.)

The panel also discusses the sexualizing of our third and fourth-grade children with a scandalous book written by a Planned Parenthood executive entitled “It’s Perfectly Normal”. [Note: If your child is in public schooling, be aware of what is being taught to them!!! Please get involved with their education!]

Corinn and her guests also put out a call to pro-lifers to join their local town committees, which is were politics and educational decision-making begins.

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The FI news team covered the pro Marriage Rally held at the Connecticut State Capital yesterday Morning which was organized by the Family Institute of CT. Over 300 people took time off work to give support for keeping the traditional definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. This is in spite of the fact that the bill to redefine marriage had already been defeated! The pro gay marriage group also had a gathering at the same time and only turned out about 16 people! This rally of families on a gloriously beautiful spring day was a great celebration of the defeat of this bill, and sent a powerful pro family message to the CT legislature and to National and State legislatures across the US. But prayers are still needed.

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Thom Girard 1963-2008 + + + + + Marc Girard 1989-2008

Fr. Angelo’s Blog MaryVictrix.com In Memorium (text) and Memorial Video

Homily Fr. Ignatius at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel Next Morning

Homily Fr. Angelo Funeral Mass

New London Day Article

Regina Doman’s blog Good Article and more pictures.

Roving Reporter Interview with Thom Girard on the Knights of Lepanto Encampment.

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Face of Pro-Life #38 – Defense of Marriage & Family ( 60min) >>> Play

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Peter Wolfgang, Dr Roy Kerlin and Corinn Dahm discuss marriage and family life in todays cultural and political environment and the challenges to overcome socially and politically.

Family Institute of Connecticut: ctfamily.org

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Our moral stocks are falling!! Story

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General News #11 – Connecticut, Vote YES on Question #1 ( 08min) >>> Play

Corinn Dahm spoke with Peter Wolfgang about the recent Connecticut State Supreme Court ruling that undemocratically forced same-sex ?marriage? on the state of Connecticut. Our best?very likely our only?chance to restore marriage and self-government in Connecticut is for the majority of state voters to vote ?Yes? on Question 1 on Election Day (Nov. 4th) to have a constitutional convention.

Connecticut Constitutional Convention: http://ctconcon.com

Family Institute of Connecticut: http://www.ctfamily.org

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FI News #42 – Bell tower Foundation at Griswold ( 02min) >>> Play

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The foundation for the bell tower at Our Lady of Guadalupe Friary in Griswold CT is finally complete. This short film is in thanksgiving to Our Lord and Lady and to our generous benefactors and volunteers that got us to this milestone. Its all upward from here. Deo Gratias!

To volunteer or donate funds or material call 1-860-376-6840 or write: Our Lady of Guadalupe Friary, Bell Tower, 199 Colonel Brown Rd., Griswold, CT 06351

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