"My graduate studies are in historical theology and the history of the church. On rare occasions, there come 'tipping points,' times which, when viewed later, proved to be the 'hinges' of history. All historians recognize them a half century later. But the key is for discerning persons to recognize them as they are happening, and then respond appropriately.
"We are at one of those moments. This is THE major change point of the last few decades. While the abortion issue is a foundational issue, the marriage definition issue is a survival issue. No single social issue has threatened to forever muzzle Bible believing Christians like this contest.
"If we lose on this one, the culture loses. One person has astutely observed that ’we cannot win the culture war merely on Prop 8, but we can lose it on Prop 8.'
"It is imperative that all pastors and Christian leaders view this for what it is: an irretrievable moment, with profound and lasting consequences. We must vigorously support Prop 8, as if our ministries and our lives depend on it. Ultimately, they will."
-Dr. Jim Garlow
Senior Pastor
Skyline Wesleyan Church
La Mesa, CA
Leader, CA Pastors Rapid Response Team
“As faithful citizens Catholics are called to bring our laws regarding marriage into conformity with what we know about the nature of marriage.”
-Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron
Bishop of Oakland
Episcopal Advisor, Catholics for the Common Good
“The issue before us with Proposition 8 is “marriage” – an ancient, yet modern, human institution which pre-exists both Church and government. Marriage, history shows us, is intrinsic to stable, flourishing and hospitable societies. Although cultural differences have occurred, what has never changed is that marriage is the ideal relationship between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation and the continuation of the human race.
-A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of California in Support of Proposition 8: A Constitutional Amendment to Restore the Definition of Marriage.
“In the end it’s our families and children that are the most important. Prop. 8 will impact our children and their children and their future.”
-Everett Rice
Legislative Coodinator
CA Family Council
Sacramento, CA
“Prop. 8 restores the voice of the people as the final say of the institution so quickly diluted by a few elite justices.”
-Brad Dacus
President
Pacific Justice Institute
"Traditional marriage has always been, and remains, central to Jewish values. Voting YES on Prop 8 will ensure the protection of this value.”
-Agudath Israel of California, a political advocacy group for the Orthodox Jewish community in California
"A Yes vote for Proposition 8 is not just a vote to protect marriage as defined by California voters in 2000, but it is a vote to rebuild democracy and to overrule a runaway court."
-Robert H. Tyler
General Counsel
Advocates for Faith and Freedom
Murrieta, CA
“I support Proposition 8 because I'm convinced that the traditional definition of marriage as between one man and one woman is God’s design. God loves every person in California, in the United States, in the world -- and so must we. So it’s important to realize that Proposition 8 isn’t against anyone; it’s for marriage. It’s for our children’s future. It’s for the truth. We're not just fighting a state legislative battle here. We're fighting to preserve God's design for the family as the best building block of society. It's as basic as that.”
-Miles McPherson
Senior Pastor
The Rock Church
San Diego, CA