Monthly Archives: July 2012
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Poor People Value Marriage as Much as the Middle Class and Rich
July 24, 2012
Science Daily 16 July 2012 Poor people hold more traditional values toward marriage and divorce than people with moderate and higher incomes, UCLA psychologists report in the current issue of the Journal of Marriage and...
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Women poorer, men lonelier after divorce – study
July 24, 2012
The Age (Australia) 24 July 2012 WOMEN’S household incomes suffer more than men’s after divorce, but it takes men longer to recover emotionally, a study has found. The joint research, led by the Australian Institute...
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A strong argument against same-sex marriage
July 23, 2012
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Two Classes in America, Divided by ‘I Do’
July 23, 2012
New York Times 14 July 2012 ….The economic storms of recent years have raised concerns about growing inequality and questions about a core national faith, that even Americans of humble backgrounds have a good chance...
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Adoption reform is not a big issue, says Key
July 22, 2012
3 News 22 July 2012 Prime Minister John Key isn’t ruling out reforms that would allow some same-sex couples to adopt, but he says it’s not the biggest issue facing the Government. During a closed-door...
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Most women say ‘I do’ to husband’s name
July 20, 2012
The Age (Australia) 20 July 2012 Getting married any time soon? If you are a Victorian woman, chances are you’ll be changing your surname to your husband’s. Planning on having a baby? Chances are the...
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A child is for life, not just for a few years
July 20, 2012
Telegraph (UK) 16 July 2012 …As a doctor, I am sick of seeing the emotional fall-out of feuding parents, the children being innocent conduits for their bitterness and resentments. I accept that sometimes relationships don’t...
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Doting dads ‘make babies behave better’
July 20, 2012
The Independent (UK) 19 July 2012 The level of engagement fathers have with their children in the first months of life may influence the development of behavioural problems later. Fathers who were more involved early...
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The Argument for Preserving Marriage – In a Nutshell
July 19, 2012
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Anglicans exploring marriage
July 19, 2012
Challenge Weekly 19 July 2012 The nature of marriage, the blessing of same-sex unions and the ordination of gay priests were hot topics at the Anglican Church’s 60th General Synod/Hinota Whanui in Fiji last week....
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Gay couple ready to become parents
July 17, 2012
Bay of Plenty Times 16 July 2012 A homosexual couple considering adoption say sexuality should not be a consideration when choosing a good home for a child. Kevin and Ben Haraki-Beckett, from Te Puke, say...
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Psychologist who pioneered effects of divorce dies
July 7, 2012
Washington Post 7 July 2012 Judith Wallerstein, psychologist who pioneered research on divorce, dies at 90 In 1970, preschool teachers asked Marin County, Calif., psychologist Judith Wallerstein how to deal with a rash of children...
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At The Marriage Registry….
July 4, 2012
“Next.” “Good morning. We want to apply for a marriage licence.” “Names?” “Tim and Jim Jones.” “Jones? Are you related? I see a resemblance.” “Yes, we’re brothers.” “Brothers? You can’t get married.” “Why not? Aren’t...
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France to pass gay marriage, adoption law
July 2, 2012
Reuters 29 June 2012 France’s new Socialist government is to legalize marriage and adoption for same-sex couples, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Friday, reflecting a shift in public attitudes in the majority Catholic nation....
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Anglican debate on marriage risks splitting church
July 1, 2012
NZ Herald 30 June 2012 Proposals being considered by the Anglican Church could see gay marriage services carried out in churches by gay priests. Bishops and priests are to vote on proposals covering the blessing...
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Going against the tide on civil unions etc
July 1, 2012
Gays face surrogacy ban as LNP pushes civil union changes Brisbane Times 22 June 2012 The Queensland government will ban single people and same-sex couples from having a child through surrogacy, in a bombshell move...
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Putting it in perspective
July 1, 2012
What areas of the world have allowed same-sex marriage...
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Robust debate needed on what’s really at stake
July 1, 2012
Support grows for gay adoption NZ Herald 30 June 2012 Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders support giving gay couples the right to adopt children. A Herald-DigiPoll showed that 61.2 per cent of the public felt...