DEACON FOR LIFE

Were there to be no support in the whole history of ethical and moral thought, were there no acknowledged confirmation from medical science, were the history of legal opinion to the contrary, we would still have to conclude on the basis of God's Holy Word that the unborn child is a person in the sight of God. He is protected by the sanctity of life graciously given to each individual by the Creator, Who alone places His image upon man and grants them any right to life which they have.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Catholics for the Common Good Disappointed by Signing of 'Gay' Textbook Bill

Catholics for the Common Good Disappointed by Signing of 'Gay' Textbook Bill

SACRAMENTO,

July 14, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law SB 48, a bill that mandates drawing attention to the sexual orientation of "gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual" persons in K - 12 social studies curriculum

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and textbooks.

"The Governor made a huge mistake," said William B. May. "Politicians should not be co-opting school curricula and writing textbooks to push an ideological agenda whether it be conservative or liberal."

"Claims that this bill is needed to reduce bullying against children that are experiencing gender confusion or take on 'gay' or 'lesbian' identities are absurd. Children must be taught respect for all persons because of their intrinsic value, not because they agree with their behavior or like their characteristics. In fact, reducing people to merely a sexual identity obscures the fact that they are so much more than that."

Catholics for the Common Good is currently reviewing the situation with a broad group of organizations interested in education and the development of children to discuss options for next steps.

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