“A decision that traditional marriage laws are grounded in animus would demean us and our beliefs. It would stigmatize us as fools or bigots, akin to racists. In time it would impede full participation in democratic life, as our beliefs…

“There is no federal constitutional right to same-sex marriage. There isn’t such a right. You have to have a ridiculous, absurd reading of the U.S. constitution to reach the conclusion that people have a right to marry someone of the…

“I believe God isn’t done with America yet.” Senator Ted Cruz, during speech at Liberty University in Virginia announcing his candidacy for president of the United States. Source Reference Sen. Ted Cruz: ‘God Isn’t Done with America Yet’

“If German is attempting to hide its power in Europe, it’s doing a terrible job.” Mats Persson, director of the think tank Open Europe. He also said, “One glare from Merkel (the German Chancellor), and the Swedish and Dutch prime…

“It’s not an accident that the women’s liberation movement preceded the gay-liberation movement. Discriminatory attitudes and treatment of LGBT people is rooted in patriarchy, and in order to embrace and affirm gays, evangelicals will have to address their own patriarchy…

“The issue of working Sundays, which affects not only believers, but it affects everyone, as an ethical choice.” Pope Francis, in a speech in Molise, Italy about work and workers. Source Reference Pope to world of work in Molise: Break…

“So far no Christian tradition has been able to embrace the LGBT community without first changing its views about women.” Elizabeth Dias, Time Magazine, A Change of Heart, January 26, 2015. Source Reference Inside the Evangelical Fight Over Gay Marriage

“The LGBT issue has been one of the most obvious forces behind the increasing loss of regard for Christianity in American culture at large.” Matthew Vines, gay evangelical activist, founder of the Reformation Project, who wants to get LGBT-affirming voices…

“You know, it’s ironic to me that Christians want to keep the Ten Commandments in our schools, because Christianity has abrogated four of the Ten Commandments. For example, the Sabbath day according to the Ten Commandments is Saturday, not Sunday….

“The fight over sexual orientation is personal and complicated, and it goes far deeper than mere court rulings for marriage equality. In many evangelical communities, the Bible itself is on trial.” Elizabeth Dias, Time Magazine, A Change of Heart, January…

“Francis is not resigned to a passive vision of world affairs. We must prepare for a new age of political audacity for the Holy See.” Marco Impagliazzo, president of the Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio. Source Reference The Audacity of Pope:…

“I can’t in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive surveillance machine they’re secretly building.” Edward Snowden, speaking of the NSA’s secret surveillance programs to…