The Cost of Holding Traditional Values

Marriage,

Earlier this week we shared a commentary about the many different ways people who hold a traditional view of marriage are being penalized–specifically at work.

We thought it might be helpful to share a commentary Eric Metaxas released last month about one specific example: The forced resignation of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich. As Metaxas notes, there was a backlash from gay activists over Eich’s treatment for his views on marriage, but much of the outrage has arguably subsided since.

Listen below.

[audio:http://bit.ly/TmPnbR|titles=Eric Metaxas – Nobody Expects the Rainbow Inquisition]

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Faith Leaders Schedule Rally Against Same-Sex Marriage Tomorrow

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Below is a press release from The Ecumenical Coalition of Faith Leaders of Arkansas about an event they will host at the Capitol Building in Little Rock tomorrow at 11:00 AM.

The Ecumenical Coalition of Faith Leaders of Arkansas
May 19, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:
Pastor, Derick Easter, MPA, MMin
501.590.4589
dkeaster@sbcglobal.net

Faith Leaders Schedule Stand Against Same-Sex Marriage

Last week, the judicial system of our state issued a disturbing ruling which redefined marriage. This ruling goes directly against God’s purpose, plan, and desire for marriage. The state of Arkansas has long stood on the right side of this issue and prohibited same-sex marriages. However, following Monday’s court ruling legalizing same-sex marriages, ceremonies were performed across this state. We know that God’s Word still reigns in that He loves all of us but not our sins.

Therefore, more than 100 ecumenical faith leaders, Christians and elected officials from around this state ask that you join us on the steps of the state capitol at 11:00 a.m., Thursday May 22, 2014, as we stand on the biblical principles of marriage between one man and one woman.

We stand not in hatred but in love, not against a person but against the principle of same sex marriage as God has called upon us to do.

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Lottery Officials to Push for More Ad Money

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Arkansas Lottery officials announced over the weekend that they plan to push for a half-a-million dollar increase in the lottery’s advertising budget.

If approved, the lottery would contract with advertisers to promote scratch-off tickets and capitalize on the Arkansas Lottery’s upcoming five year anniversary. The goal is to shore up lagging ticket sales.

We have written about how the Arkansas Lottery also plans to roll out “monitor games” in the coming year in an effort to boost ticket sales.

Of course, one has to wonder: If the Arkansas Lottery is as strapped for cash as many say, where is this extra $500,000 coming from?  How is it the Lottery has been forced to cut its scholarship budget over and over again, and yet it has an extra half-a-million dollars available for advertising?

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