'MARRIAGE' NEWS- May 2005: The REAL Proposal For Marriage magazine

"Marriage In The News" is not a representation of The Real Proposal magazine...

The news articles and features presented below are simply an indication of how topical, controversial, and all-encompassing the issues surrounding marriage are throughout our society--and the world-- today. Some of the views and opinions expressed, and their respective web sites, do NOT reflect the views or opinions of The Real Proposal™ magazine. Many are highlighted largely to reiterate that the alarming statistical trends on the chaotic state of "Marriage" and "Family"--outlined in "A Mere Glimpse"--will continue unabated without a fundamental grasp and purposeful dissemination of TRUTH on the issues.

Just the FAQs for a happy marriage Gwinnett Daily Post- GA, By Jim Hendricks, May 31, 2005
. . . . Still, we persevered night after night after night to compile The Happy Guy’s Guide to Marriage, a list of answers to frequently asked questions. . . . Q: After the ceremony, how long should I wait before I make it clear to my wife just who the boss is in our family?
A: This should be addressed immediately. You’re approach should be simple, direct and concise. Go right up to your wife, take her hand firmly, look her straight in the eye and say, “Honey, you’re the boss.”. . . .

Charities benefit as couples redirect their wedding gifts Times Online-UK, By Helen Nugent, May 30, 2005
... Of the 95 couples that have used the site, the average wedding has raised about £650 for charity. As the average age of marriage...“Couples spend an average of £15,764 on their wedding with the largest portion, averaging £2,828, going on their honeymoon. We felt that if Wedding List Giving can help redirect even a small portion of this estimated £3.5 billion annual spend to charity, then our efforts will have been worth it.”...

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Bride gang-raped after wedding News24 - Cape Town, South Africa, May 30, 2005
The daily Times said Mujahid Hussain and his family allowed the bride, Kaneez Kubra, to be dishonoured in revenge for her brother's crime of having sexual relations with their daughter... In Pakistan's tribal and rural Punjab, women are married without their consent in compensation for the crime committed by their male family members to settle the dispute under "Swara" and "Vani" customs...
Wedding addresses HIV stigma Guardian Unlimited - UK, May 30, 2005
An HIV-positive couple were married in a ceremony conducted by the mayor of Bangui, Central African Republic state radio said, in an unusually public acknowledgment of those living with the disease in Africa. ... About 16% of the impoverished republic's 3.6 million people are infected with HIV. Average life expectancy has fallen below 40 years...

Advice Column: Amy Dickinson Chicago Tribune-Chicago, IL,USA, May 30, 2005
She's staying but, wistfully, with a sad man... I love and respect my husband and will never leave him or stray from our marriage.We are no longer intimate because of the side effects of his medications, but we are still best friends. I'm thankful that he is in my life. I struggle with the fact he can never be happy...
What is the best way to prevent abortions? Townhall.com, By Nathan Tabor, May 29, 2005
...all of these needless tragedies could be avoided by curtailing the illicit sexual activity that leads to unwanted pregnancies. Without intercourse, conception simply cannot occur. The sure-fire cure for unwanted pregnancy is not more classroom instruction in putting condoms on bananas, but sexual abstinence until marriage...Old-fashioned sexual morality may not seem so cool or hip, but it can sure keep you out of trouble.

Parenting Issues: Connecting the dots Townhall.com, By Rebecca Hagelin, May 27, 2006
Crammed upside down at the bottom of a trash bin with cement blocks piled on top of her tiny body, yet another of America's little girls was seen as nothing more than garbage. Kidnapped, raped and left to die a horrible death, the eight-year-old child is the latest in an ever-growing torrent of victims of a toxic culture...Few seem to be “connecting the dots” from the obvious cultural corruption, to the failure of parents to truly "parent" their kids to the brutal consequences being suffered by our children...

Few seem to be 'connecting the dots' between the failure to properly parent our children and the brutal consequences many of them are suffering

Sacrificing Science: Hardwired for Homosexuality? Breakpoint.org, By Chuck Colson, May 26, 2005
The media is trumpeting a new study that seems to suggest that homosexuality is genetic. But a closer look reveals something quite different. . . . Now, to put it in lay terms, this is the “smell test.” Males sniffed women and were attracted, and vice versa. But gay men were exposed to both types of odors, and they were aroused by men, not females. . . . . At this point, what the research suggests is that human pheromones may indeed exist. But what caused the preferences—nature or nurture—is not known. You wouldn’t know that, however, from media accounts. . .

Sacrificing science: Hardwired for homosexuality?

RELATED ARTICLE: Sniffing out the gay gene International Herald Tribune- NEW YORK TIMES, By Steven Pinker, May 18, 2005

RELATED ARTICLE: The Scent of a Man Time magazine, By Michael D. Lemonick, May 15, 2005

RELATED ARTICLE: Myths and Facts: Is homosexuality just another way to love, or is there danger ahead? Family.org
RELATED ARTICLE: Myths and Facts About Homosexuality, Part 2 Family.org,
RELATED ARTICLE: Myths and Facts About Homosexuality, Part 3 Family.org

RELATED SITE: National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)

Divorce: Helping your child cope with the breakup

Divorce: Helping your child cope with the breakup MayoClinic.com, May 26, 2005
Explaining to children why mom and dad are calling it quits is easier said than done. Find out how you can help your child cope with separation and divorce. . . . . More than a million children a year experience their parents' divorce. It's a stressful time for the entire family, full of changes for everyone involved. Children are creatures of habit and routine, so divorce often turns their world upside down. The good news is that you can make your child's adjustment to these changes much easier, simply by the way you choose to interact with your spouse. . . .
Divorce and Marriage Affect Black Children More UC Davis (press release)-CA, May 25, 2005
Divorce and marriage play much bigger economic roles for black children than white children in the United States, according to a new study by two UC Davis economists. Marianne Page and Ann Huff Stevens find that in the first two years following a divorce, family income among white children falls about 30 percent, while it falls by 53 percent among black children. . . . In fact, three or more years after the divorce, the black families' income remains 47 percent lower than if the parents had remained together. . .

Jessica: No Divorce Sky News- UK, May 25, 2005
American entertainment company E! has been forced to retract a story that Jessica Simpson has filed for divorce. Jessica and hubby Nick Lachey, who filmed TV reality show The Newlyweds around their first year of marriage, have been fighting rumors about the state of their relationship for months. The couple have been married two and a half years. E! Online leaked a story about their split but retracted it within the hour. Dukes Of Hazzard star Jessica told US Weekly: "It's completely false and we would sue them if they hadn't taken it down.". . .

Pregnant Rutherford splits from Husband Contactmusic.com-UK, May 25, 2005
British actress CAMILLA RUTHERFORD and her husband RUFUS ABBOTT have split - only months before the beauty gives birth to their second child. . . .
Buzz over Chirac rival focuses on his marriage International Herald Tribune-France, By Elaine Sciolino, May 25, 2005
Nicolas Sarkozy, the party leader who wants to be France's next president, and Cécilia, his wife, have worked long and hard to portray themselves as the ultimate power couple of France... likened in the media to the Kennedys and the Clintons... But if the French media is to be believed, the couple's marriage is on the skids. . . .

9,000 attend Toronto marriage rally- all faiths and cultures...

9000 Attend Toronto Marriage Rally - All Faiths and Cultures ... Lifesite- Canada, May 24, 2005
Nine thousand people representing nearly every creed and nationality in Canada crowded into Queen's Park yesterday to stand for traditional marriage. Echoing similar rallies around the country in recent months which have collectively gathered some one hundred thousand Canadians, pro-family and religious leaders spoke strongly of the need to protect the institution of marriage from radical redefinition to include homosexual couples....
Canadian Media Up to Usual Tricks Following Toronto Marriage Rally Lifesite- Canada, May 24, 2005
The moment yesterday’s heavily attended Toronto Marriage Rally at Queen’s Park disbanded, media all across Canada launched into their all-too-familiar numbers games...

Rob And Amber's Prime-Time Wedding CBS News, May 24, 2005
"I'm a kid from Boston," Rob says, "She's a kid from Pennsylvania. We got together on a show; they're throwing a boatload of money at us and saying, 'Make the wedding of your most wildest dreams.'" So to do that, they chose the Bahamas and a place called Atlantis Paradise Island...
Create Your Own Rob-Amber Wedding CBS News, May 24, 2005
..."Rob And Amber Get Married," and the whole thing was designed and planned by celebrity party planner Colin Cowie.He also happens to be an Early Show contributor...Initially, he says he didn't get much direction from the couple and notes the whole thing was planned in just 30 days. The following is the explanation of how he incorporated his ideas...

Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich's prime-time wedding

Letter: Mom has visitation concerns San Bernardino Sun, CA - May 24, 2005
Question: I am considering divorcing the father of my 8-year-old daughter. However, I am concerned about the increased time the two of them would spend together...My concerns are two-fold: he is often harsh with her and I would not be there to serve as a buffer, and I would be missing quality time with her when she is gone...
Letter: Teen must be clear with parents about aftermath of divorce Lowell Sun- MA, May 23, 2005
DEAR MIKE: I am a 14-year-old whose life has been miserable the past year. It started when my mother found my father was cheating on her with his secretary. She filed for divorce and forced him to leave right away....Adding insult to injury, my mother began dating this guy about six months ago and now informs me he is moving in with us now
that the divorce is settled. I cannot stand this man...
Wife Of Man Who Allegedly Faked Kidnapping Files For Divorce TheDenverChannel.com- CO, May 23, 2005
Police Arrest Suspected Accomplice In 'Kidnapping' ....The wife of a Vail man who allegedly faked his own kidnapping earlier this month has filed for divorce. "Of course she's filing for divorce," her attorney, Dave Lugert, told the Vail Daily News. "This is a swift, understandable and much-needed response to a horrific crime perpetrated against her"...

Lesbian child custody cases head to court

Lesbian Child Custody Cases Head to Court ABC News-AP, By Lisa Leff, May 24, 2005
Same-Sex Child Custody Battle Headed to California Supreme Court...If you're a kid who has two moms instead of a mom and a dad, what happens to you if they break up? Does one pay child support? Does she also get visitation rights? The answers might be clear if your parents were a man and a woman who weren't married. But if your moms didn't register as domestic partners, what are everyone's rights in the eyes of the law?. . . .
First gay marriage sees vicar wed BBC News, UK - May 24, 2005
A gay clergywoman will take part in the UK's first same-sex wedding in Brighton later this year. The Rev Debbie Gaston, 46, will marry partner of 16 years Elaine Cook, 53, at one second past midnight on 21 December - the first day gay weddings are legal...

Wedding in Philadelphia was just Phan-tastic Indianapolis Star -IN, May 23, 2005
Army Sgt. Thomas Miller, awaiting deployment to Iraq, and Angela Baldwin got married Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. The Rev. Richard Sparling, the Phillies' chaplain, conducted the ceremony before about 40 family and friends two hours before the St. Louis Cardinals played the Phillies. . . .
6 more wedding malls in North Business Standard - India, By Vishal Sharma/Agra, May 24, 2005
The wedding market in India is growing each year, and with this exponential increase in the expenditure made by Indians in their lavish weddings a new concept ...The ground floor shall be dedicated only to the wedding wear & jewelry and the upper ground floor to other accessories like footwear, luggage & electronics. The first floor shall present the attractions of a food court and a three screen multiplex cinema. . . .
TIP SHEET: Insurance -- Wedding policy doesn't cover it all Detroit Free Press- MI, May 23, 2005
If you're getting married, do you really need wedding insurance?...Consider your needs and what a policy covers before you decide, according to Alan Fields, author of "Bridal Bargains." Wedding insurance premiums start at $155 . . .

It Must Be Love, but Let's Be Sure Los Angeles Times-CA, By Ellen Barry, May 21, 2005
Couples these days are undergoing counseling to see whether they should get engaged. In the divorce-heavy South, churches recommend it...Increasingly, couples are seeking out "pre-premarital" or "pre-engagement" counseling — the opportunity to sit down with trained advisors to examine, dispassionately, whether their love is a passing fancy. This step, though still rare, is on the rise across the country...
This wedding was no accident South Bend Tribune- IN, By DUSTIN GROVE, May 22, 2005,
-- Wedding attire often includes a white dress, a veil, maybe a tuxedo and, of course, rings. Michelle Martin, 36, and Jeff Kelly, 35, of Bremen wore hospital bracelets on their big day. . . .

My best wishes Townhall.com, By Jeff Jacoby, May 23, 2005
May 17 was a milestone: the one-year anniversary of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts...I mention my sincere good wishes only because so many supporters of same-sex marriage think that anyone who disagrees with them must be an ignorant bigot. Time and again, I have been told that my views on marriage are morally equivalent to the views of a segregationist on race, or a Nazi on Jews. It is remarkable: Express the conviction that marriage should mean what it has always meant -- the union of male and female -- and you are likely to be told that you are peddling hate. . . .

My best wishes...only because those who support same-sex marriage think that those opposing must be ignorant bigots...

The modern wedding has many rules and interpretations

The modern wedding Sioux Falls Argus Leader- SD, May 22, 2005
When it comes to etiquette, no two versions are the same...The Sioux falls bride-to-be has studied magazines. Then there are books, Web sites and friends with their own expertise...I didn't know that," she says. Welcome to the world of modern wedding etiquette. There are many rules, and plenty of interpretations. . .
Web sites are resource for guests, services Sioux Falls Argus Leader- SD, May 22, 2005
Last spring, when Holly Christensen was planning her Aug. 28, 2004, wedding, she faced many planning obstacles. She and her husband. . .

Ka-ching! Wedding price tag nears $30K CNN, By Grace Wong, May 20, 2005,
Survey: Bridal spending tops $125 billion; prents less likely to foot ballooning bill... Couples can expect to hear more than the "bling bling" bouncing off the bride-to-be's ring -- they'll also hear the ka-ching of the cash register as the average cost of a wedding soars to $26, 327, accordig to a new survey. . . .
The wedding of the season Helena Independent Record -MT,USA, By Martin J Kidston, May 22, 2005
What the Cheap and Easy Doll Club has joined let no man (or mouse) put asunder.. This is how the night began as members of the Cheap and Easy Doll Club arrived to celebrate the wedding of Rick Rat and Tilly, the Mouse - two dolls united by destiny. No, you are not imagining things. . . .

Staying married for all the right reasons DetNews.com- MI, By Michael Hodges, May 19, 2005
... As bleak as the statistics sound, divorce rates have actually declined from their 1981 high, when fully 50 percent of marriages went bust...Here's the paradox: More than at almost any other time in human existence, we can reach for happiness in marriage. For millennia, marriage was about acquiring property, cementing alliances and consolidating power, great or small. Until the 19th century, marrying for something as ephemeral as love was seen as simply absurd. If you found love, great. But that wasn't the point of the union. . .

Staying married for all the right reasons

Kenny Chesney faces questions about surprise wedding to Renee Zellweger

Chesney faces questions about surprise wedding MSNBC, May 18, 2005
Entertainer of the Year says Zellweger simply asked when, where to show up...Although Kenny Chesney won the Academy of country Music's "Entertainer of the Year" award, the media was more anxious to talk about his recent marriage to Rene Zellweger than music. The wedding questions flew fast and furious backstage at Tuesday night’s ACM Awards, so much so that Kenny’s publicist stepped in at one point and asked for a few questions about his top honor. But Kenny did provide his first extensive comment on his new marriage. How is married life? “To be honest with you, it’s not that different,” said Kenny. “I’m a little more at ease, you know? I’m not searching and that’s what’s great about her. She’s a great girl.” Kenny said Renee didn’t let him propose. “She just told me to name a time and place and she’d be there.’’. . . .

Essence of marriage questioned Dispatch Online- South Africa - May 17, 2005
"We just want that little white piece of paper," Marie Fourie said during a break at the Constitutional Court yesterday, drawing an air square ..."We just want it to be legal, legal, legal," she told a reporter from the front of the public gallery where she and Cecilia Bonthuys spent the day listening to argument over what constituted a marriage. . . .Last year the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the two should be allowed to get married but they later found that they were unable to register their Pretoria church wedding at the Department of Home Affairs. . . . In a separate application yesterday, the couple and an alliance of gay and lesbian organisations asked that the marriage formula under the Marriage Act of 1961 be changed to include the words "or spouse" instead of the current "husband" and "wife". Currently same sex couples may marry, but the marriage will not be recognised in law. . . .

RELATED ARTICLE: Not Courts Role to Define Marriage Law- Moerane Business Day-Johannesburg, SA, By Ernest Mabuza, May 19, 2005

Letter: One year after gay marriage Concord Journal, MA - May 19, 2005
Gay marriage has been in place for a year now in Massachusetts. Has this resulted in any changes in our commonwealth? Consider what...Consider the case of David Parker who was trying to protect his kindergarten child in Lexington. All he wanted was to get assurances from the principal of the school that she would obey Massachusetts law and notify him if sexual material was going to be presented in his child's class. He got no answer and was taken to jail for insisting on an answer. This demonstrates the boldness with which administrators feel they can operate now in teaching very young children that same-sex marriage is perfectly normal and acceptable...

Arranged versus love marriage The New Nation- Bangladesh, By FARIZAA SABREEN, May 19, 2005
In the western world people usually choose their own marriage partner but this is not the way for all cultures living in western society. Arranged marriages still happen. Often the most important aspect is the bond between the two families, rather than the relationship between the couple being married. Property or land with the aim of securing social status sometimes secures marriage agreements. . . . Many young people know that one day they will agree to an arranged marriage. To deny their parents this would be a sign of deep disrespect. Many families are able to discuss the issue and reach compromises that are suitable for everyone. . . . In more traditional arranged marriages (which are still very much alive and well in Bangladesh) couples may get only one or two meetings before their wedding day. Though this scenario is common, but some families disapprove of or forbid dating. They don't want to introduce their kids to someone to hang out with or move in with; they want a wedding, and soon. . . . . . Education and exposure to the media, started to make people to think and realize they need not be bound by tradition and they can choose their own marital partners without having to rely on parents, matchmakers, relatives. This gave rise to love marriages. . . . .

Parenting Issues: Poor Parenting at the Root of Problem Teens Atchison Daily Globe - KS, By Jeff Schmucker, May 19, 2005
I never thought when I got older that I would become a grouchy grownup, yelling at teen-agers and complaining ...Now maybe they were surprised that someone would yell at them, or maybe I just look more intimidating when it’s dark and I can’t be seen clearly, but even I was surprised that they stopped. I was even happier to watch the movie in peace. . . .
Parenting Issues: Second season of child's life turning point Times-Leader- PA, By John Redmond, May 19, 2005
The breakdown is occurring between the second and third birthdays, when it is critical that the mother effect and complete the transition between Season One and Season Two...Thus the Great Paradox of Modern Parenting: Women have claimed authority in every area of life except where their children are concerned. ...

Poor parenting at the root of problem teens

Parenting Issues: The power of parenting Townhall.com, By Rebecca Hagelin, May 19, 2006
Whether you are happily married or raising children on your own, whether you are a father or mother or a grandparent who is filling in the gap, you must realize the tremendous power you have as one who 'parents.'. . . . A decision to go with the cultural flow - a decision on your part not to fight the culture, to stay away from the conflict and take the easy route, to just lay low- does not negate the influence you have on your children but results in your influence being a negative one. . . .

Health Issues: The H2O Challenge Townhall.com, By John Stossel, May 18, 2006
Take a few ounces of water. Garnish with an elegant bottle and a large price tag. Convince Americans it's cool. Somehow, in the 1990s, a French company called Perrier did that, and now, America is getting soaked.. . . . . We asked people to rate the waters bad, average, or great. Many said one of the waters was bad. Which one? Why, Monsieur, that would be Evian, the most expensive, which came in last in our unscientific test. Evian had no comment. The water our testers like most came from Kmart: American Fare ranked first in our unscientific test, and it costs a third of what Evian costs. (Maybe that's why "Evian," spelled backward, is "naive."). . . .

DeGeneres Says She Was Molested as Teen FOX News- AP, May 18, 2005
Ellen DeGeneres (search) reveals in the latest issue of Allure magazine that her stepfather molested her as a teenager. While speaking about her messy breakup with actress Anne Heche, the talk show host said her stepfather insisted on feeling her breast while DeGeneres' mother was fighting breast cancer. She said the incident later escalated into "other things" and her stepfather, now deceased, tried to break into her bedroom. . . . . . "People I've confided in about this before say, 'Oh, that's why you're a lesbian,'" said DeGeneres. "But I was a lesbian way before that. My earliest memories are of being a lesbian." . . .

Ellen DeGeneres says she was molested as teen

RELATED RESOURCE: National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH)
We respect the right of all individuals to choose their own destiny. NARTH is a professional, scientific organization that offers hope to those who struggle with unwanted homosexuality.

RELATED RESOURCE: Exodus International—The largest information and referral ministry in the world addressing homosexual issues

RELATED RESOURCE: Genesis Counseling
A nationally recognized ministry dealing with sexual addiction recovery and homosexuality, founded by Joe Dallas—a former homosexual— who is the author of several books on homosexuality:
* A Strong Delusion: Confronting the "Gay Christian" Movement
* Desires in Conflict
* Unforgiven Sins
* The Game Plan: The Men's 30-Day Strategy for Attaining Sexual Integrity
* When Homosexuality Hits Home: What to Do When a Loved One Says They're Gay

ABC 'Bachelor' Charlie O'Connell picks Sarah Brice, rejects Krisily Kennedy in seventh season finale Reality TV World - May 17 10:53 AM
ABC's much ballyhooed "no rules" edition of its The Bachelor edition ended in a manner not all that different than the fading reality franchise's previous editions -- with bachelor Charlie O'Connell selecting Sarah Brice over Krisily Kennedy during an extremely bloated three-hour marathon finale, but -- similar to former bachelors Jesse Palmer ( Bachelor 5 ) and Bob Guiney ( Bachelor 4 ). . . .
Ex-Star: Ky. Discouraged Interracial Dating Chicago Tribune- AP, May 17, 2005
-- Former University of Kentucky basketball star Rex Chapman says school officials tried to stop him from dating black women . . .

ABC's Bachelor Charlie O'Connell picks Sara Brice in seventh season finale

Are you dating a potential cheater? - Take this infidelity expert's quiz

Is He the Cheating Kind? A Quiz Ezine Articles, By Ruth Houston
According to the latest statistics, 50% to 70% of men cheat on their mates. What type of man is most likely to cheat? Ruth Houston, infidelity expert and author of Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs says, "Some men are more likely to cheat than others. You can tell by looking at certain things in their background, their past history, or certain character traits." What about the man in your life? Is he the cheating kind? The questions below will help you rate your mate to see if you're involved with a potential cheater. Questions: 1. Does he thrive on adventure?. . . .2. Did he have a great deal of sexual experience prior to your relationship?. . . . 3. Does he have lots of female friends?. . . .4. Does he have male friends who are cheating on their wives or girlfriends?. . . . 5. Does he have a parent who cheated?. . . . 6. Did he cheat in any of his past relationships?. . . . 7. Does he feel that infidelity is really no big deal?. . . . What your answers mean:. . . .

RELATED ARTICLES: Articles by Infidelity expert, Ruth Houston

RELATED SITE: Infidelity Advice.com

So I Married an Axe Murderer Townhall.com, By Doug Giles, May 14, 2005
...The Mother’s Day slayings of Krystal Tobias and Laura Hobbs by Laura’s dad were probably the most avoidable murders of this millennium—if Mrs. Hobbs’ common sense would have kicked into gear and caused her not to let scary should-have-never-been-released-from-prison Jerry around herself and Laura...Women, if not for your sake, how about for your kid’s sake? Wise up . . . get an attitude and trust your BS detector when it starts red flagging you to flee the wrath of such a haggard piece of vile humanity. . .

The Mother's Day slayings of Laura Hobbs and Krystal Tobias by Laura's dad were probably the most avoidable murders of this millennium

Omaha stakes Townhall.com, By Chuck Colson, May 16, 2006
Last Thursday, a federal judge in Omaha overturned Nebraska's constitutional amendment that banned same-sex "marriage." And the press reaction to the story was muted. Why? Because this decision proves that we and other critics of the courts and advocates for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex "marriage" have been right all along. . . . A judge's willingness to characterize the will of 70 percent of the electorate as "animus" manifests a contempt for democratic decision-making. When judges feel free to substitute their opinion for nearly everybody else?s, only a constitutional amendment will do. That's the message you need to send to your U.S. representative and senators. Put this matter beyond the reach of judges whose animus for the electorate knows no bounds. We need a federal marriage amendment now. . . .
One year later, nation divided on gay marriage Boston Globe- MA, By Scott S. Greenberger, May 15, 2005
Half of Americans polled say they don't want their states to recognize Massachusetts gay marriages, reflecting a continuing uneasiness or outright opposition to same-sex marriage that is especially strong in the South and in states that backed George W. Bush in 2004, according to a nationwide survey conducted for the Globe. . .

Parenting Issues: The politics of the Supernanny Boston Globe - MA, May 15, 2005
... But if you are trying to understand the success of the religious right, you could do a lot worse than read his parenting book: ''Dare to Discipline" ...Well, they say in politics that whoever frames the problem has won half the battle. Dobson defines the family problem as a permissive world of children run amok who need the tough love of parents who ''dare" to discipline. . .
Dr. Dobson takes heat over political stands Longview Daily News-AP WA, May 14, 2005
-- To millions of conservative Christians, James Dobson and his Focus on the Family ministry have emerged as a life preserver in an American culture, fending off assaults from popular culture and liberals..."The people of the left would say we're extremist," he said. "The truth of the matter is there is a tremendous population out there of people who care about their children, they care about their families, they care about their children's schools, they care about morality. . .

Dr. James Dobson takes heat over political stands

Keyes: abortion and same-sex marriage are logical outgrowths of ' contraception mentality' renewamerica.us - Washington, D.C., May 14, 2005
. . . Alan Keyes said that abortion and same-sex marriage are natural extensions of society’s widespread acceptance of contraception...By divorcing marital relations from the possibility of having children, Keyes said, society has spawned an ethic that not only sanctions abortion (because producing children is deemed undesirable and irrelevant to sexual relations), but supports same-sex marriage--which centers in sexual activity without the possibility of procreation...
Revealed: how an abortion puts the next baby at risk News.Telegraph, By Michael Day, May 14, 2005
Having an abortion almost doubles a woman's risk of giving birth dangerously early in a later pregnancy, according to research that will provoke fresh debate over the most controversial of all medical procedures. A French study of 2,837 births - the first to investigate the link between terminations and extremely premature births...

Dating a sex addict Edmonton Sun -Canada (Subscription), May 14, 2005
... Her reasons for sharing are twofold: to help deal with the pain and betrayal which resulted from a year-and-a-half relationship based on lies, and in the hopes she can help others who may be unsuspecting victims of this debilitating disease...Sex addiction is characterized by the addict using seduction to conquer and control...
Husband denies abuse in case of murder for hire Daytona Beach News-Journal -FL, May 13, 2005
... Prosecutors say McKenney-Oppenheim wanted to have her husband killed to keep from losing in their divorce an 11-acre farm she bought in Pierson after they were married in 1993...
Unhappy Marriage Raises Women's Heart Risk FOX News - May 13, 2005 By Daniel J. DeNoon.
A number of studies have shown that marriage is good for men's health. Oddly, that doesn't seem to be true for for women unless they are in happy marriages...