Amendment 2

As Christians, we need to make informed voting choices. The upcoming election is a vital time for Christians to stand for what it Biblically correct. Here is some information on Amendment 2 on our local ballot:

What is Amendment 2?

Amendment 2 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that will protect the definition of marriage in Florida between one man and one woman. The amendment will prohibit polygamy, group marriage and same-sex marriage from becoming legal in Florida.

When will Amendment 2 be on the ballot?

Amendment 2 will be on the ballot for the 2008 Presidential General Election on November 4, 2008.

What must happen for Amendment 2 to pass and be placed in the Florida Constitution?

Amendment 2 must receive at least 60% of the YES vote on November 4, 2008 to pass.

Isn’t homosexual marriage already illegal in Florida?

Florida has a Defense of Marriage Act. However, a YES vote on Amendment 2 prevents homosexual activists and liberal judges from legalizing homosexual marriage by striking down Florida’s state marriage law like they did in Massachusetts and in California. The people-- not judges should decide how marriage will be defined.

What happens if Amendment 2 does not pass?

If Amendment 2 does not pass, then the institution of marriage remains vulnerable in Florida to the national movement of homosexual activists who are working to redefine it. The Florida Supreme Court will go through a major transformation, with 4 new justices being appointed out of the sitting 7 justices in less than 6 months. With the new make up of the court, there is no way to know how the court would rule on a case challenging Florida marriage laws. What happened in California and Massachusetts could easily happen in Florida – with the court overturning the law protecting marriage and imposing same-sex marriage on the rest of society. This will require schools to begin teaching that homosexual marriages are equal to marriages between a man and a woman. Public schools will be forced to teach young children that two men being intimate are just the same as a husband and wife.

Here is the link for Yes2Marriage if you would like to read more information.