Family issues

The Archbishop of York, the second highest figure in the Church of England, has spoken out in opposition to gay marriage weeks ahead of a government consultation on the issue, saying it is not the role of the state to redefine marriage.

Dr John Sentamu has told The Daily Telegraph that marriage is a union between one man and one woman, and suggested that the government would be acting like "dictators" if they tried to change it.

"Marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman," says Sentamu. "I don't think it is the role of the state to define what marriage is. It is set in tradition and history and you can't just [change it] overnight, no matter how powerful you are. more >>

Studies reveal that children of atheist parents are more likely to experience depression than Christians and people of faith are happier living in largely religious countries.

A 10-year study of 60 depressed and non-depressed mothers and 151 offspring revealed that children who were raised in their mother's religion were better protected against depression.

The offspring of Protestant or Catholic parents were 76 percent less likely than the offspring of non-religious parents to experience an episode of major depression, The American Journal of Psychiatry revealed. more >>

A coalition of Maine gay rights groups announced on Thursday that they had secured enough petition signatures to force a referendum on legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.

Spokespeople for EqualityMaine, American Civil Liberties Unions of Maine and the Maine Women's Lobby said they had collected over 105,000 signatures of people who supported same-sex marriage – more than twice the amount of signatures needed to force a referendum.

Betsy Smith, executive director of EqualityMaine, said times have changed and Maine is poised to become the final state in New England to recognize gay marriage. more >>

It's been four years since Kirk Cameron appeared in the impactful marriage film "Fireproof," but he hasn't been resting. Working on his latest film "Monumental," Cameron is looking to make an even bigger impact this time around, tackling family, politics, and spirituality in America.

"Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure" is Cameron's latest effort. The film captures his personal journey through American and European history, visiting historical sites to capture what has made America the "freest, securest, prosperous, and healthy" nation in the world.

With the country plagued by a spiritual, political, and economic decline in America, Cameron takes this journey in hopes of starting the healing process from its roots – the American family. more >>

Men need to step up to their roles as fathers, husbands, and leaders instead of living halfheartedly, two Christian filmmaking brothers affirm.

Through The Resolution for Men, an inspiring book born out of their latest hit film "Courageous," Alex and Stephen Kendrick desire to help men do just that and "change course," becoming the men God intended.

"At home, men are notorious for being oblivious to the huge leadership vacuum their passivity creates," the brothers wrote, according to Lifeway. "They don't realize how negatively their wives and children are affected by their lack of spiritual direction and leadership." more >>

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and the two shall be one flesh Genesis 2:24 (KJV)

This is a very powerful verse for marriage. When you get married, you are to be one with your spouse.

You are no longer a single person more >>