by Keith L. Brown | Jul 5, 2013 | Marriage and Family
Many of my ancestors, who were Black, were not afforded the opportunities that young people are given today, especially in the area of academics. This was particularly true for male members of families. They lived during adverse times when the livelihood of the family...
by Keith L. Brown | May 21, 2013 | Marriage and Family
The basic foundation for the structure of any society is the family. It is the praying family that is the hope of building an even better society. In the early morning hours of our lives the home is our first official school where the students in the classroom...
by Lisa M. | May 3, 2013 | Marriage and Politics
Proponents of same-sex marriage—in legal terms defined as “equal” or “genderless” marriage—often argue this point: “How does gay marriage affect you personally?” In a Meridian Magazine article titled “The Inequalities of ‘Equal’ Marriage,”...
by Lisa M. | Apr 10, 2013 | If the Foundations Be Destroyed - Redefining Family
The debate over same-sex marriage has taken center stage in the political and cultural arenas. Proponents argue: What’s wrong with same-sex marriage? Doesn’t everyone have a right to happiness and a family—why should a marriage just be between a husband and wife? And...
by Valerie Steimle | Mar 27, 2013 | Bonds that Tie the Family
What is it about being virtuous that the world doesn’t like? The word virtuous means “being of good moral quality.” A virtue is a character trait valued as being good. If we can see how virtue can be valued as something good, then we can see that the character trait...