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Civil Unions Bill in Oregon Dies
As the Oregon Legislature ended it's second longest session in history at 6:20 a.m., the bill allowing civil unions for homosexuals (SB 1000) died without coming to a vote.
Karen Minnis, Speaker of the House, held her ground and stood with the majority of Oregonians.
She said the issue had been decided last fall when Oregonians voted overwhelmingly to define marriage as "between one man and one woman."
Supporters of Civil Unions, including Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, say they will re-introduce the measure next session.
In an interview with KGW-TV this afternoon, I said, "Faith and Freedom Network supports traditional marriage and rejects civil unions, which is gay marriage by another name."
Newsman, Pat Doris, asked if we would sponsor a referendum next session opposing civil unions. I said if necessary, we would.
I also said that Faith and Freedom Network would have a full-time lobbyist in Salem, as we do in Olympia, WA, by the time the next Oregon session opens.
This news piece will be played tonight and over the weekend.
It really does make a difference when we elect Godly people. Please contact speaker Karen Minnis and simply say, "Thank you."
It is apparent that the cultural war is not won, and it is not going away. That is why Faith and Freedom Network is stepping up the battle. Too much is at stake in our country and right here in the Northwest where we live.
We are anticipating that a ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court regarding marriage is forthcoming any day. We feel they will not rule in favor of traditional marriage.
Please stand with us as we expand this ministry. Stand with us in prayer and financial support.
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Gary Randall
President
Faith and Freedom Network
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