Monthly Archives: June 2017
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Swedish PM tells priests to carry out same-sex marriages ‘or do something else’
June 29, 2017
RT.com 24 June 2017 Family First Comment: This is a disturbing development for people of ANY faith or personal conviction… Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has suggested that all Church of Sweden priests be compelled...
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Involved Dads Save Daughters from Risky Behavior
June 21, 2017
Christian Headlines 16 June 2017 Family First Comment: “The authors note it was the quality of dad’s time in the home that made the biggest impact. When his influence and presence was positive, the older...
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Price of getting hitched rises for couples and celebrants
June 19, 2017
NZ Herald 18 June 2017 Family First Comment: Very good point! “My contention is, in a country that says we want to value marriage a licence should be granted on application for no fee.” A...
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And so it begins: Colombia grants landmark marital union to three “husbands”
June 15, 2017
Colombia Reports 12 June 2017 Family First Comment: As predicted…. A notary in Colombia’s second-largest city Medellin granted full legitimacy to a marital union between three men, the first such arrangement to be recognized in...
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Being married ‘protects your health’
June 10, 2017
BBC News 7 June 2017 Marriage appears to be good for your health, boosting your survival chances if you have a major heart risk factor such as high cholesterol, say researchers. A loving spouse might...
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Bill to stop forced marriages has unanimous support
June 8, 2017
NewsHub 8 June 2017 Family First Comment: This law change makes sense. But it’s interesting that a 16-17 year old needs help when deciding to marry, but doesn’t need any help when having an abortion!...