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The Minnesota Marriage Amendment:Can Faithful Catholics Vote "No"?April 21, 2012 - Saturday -
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Lucian "Mickey" Martinez
Attorney Martinez along with other attorneys, drafted a brief on behalf of a national civil rights organization in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America on the matter of the U.S. military's "Don’t Ask, Don't Tell" Policy. In the past, as Public Service Fellow at the Victory Fund, he assisted in their successful effort to increase the number of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in appointed positions in the executive branch of the federal government.
Patricia Beattie Jung
Jung is editor of the discussion text, God, Science, Sex, Gender, is Professor of Christian Ethics and Health and Welfare Ministries at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. A prolific researcher, writer, and scholar in Christian ethics. Her writing includes: "God, Science, Sex, Gender: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Christian Ethics" and "The Call to Wed: Why Catholics Should Celebrate Same Sex Marriage." 
Project 515 Players
The 515 Players, directed by Bryan Gerber, performs vignettes based on the real-life discrimination faced by same-sex couples and their families in Minnesota. The show highlights many of the 515 discriminatory laws through theatrical presentation and song. The 515 players present a vision of a world where all families are equally valued and respected under the law in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. |
Call to Action - Minnesota Spring Conference 2012"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?" This is the proposed amendment that will appear on the ballots in Minnesota on November 6, 2012. Its passage will cement into our state constitution a ban against same-sex marriage. The position of the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota is clear: same-sex marriage is wrong. They have been working diligently to pass the amendment, pouring Church resources into the effort. So... Can faithful Catholics vote "no"? Call to Action acknowledges that people of faith have differences on this issue. We believe that members of this local church should have the opportunity to dialogue, speak out and give witness regarding same-sex unions. While the clergy of this Archdiocese have been effectively silenced, the laity has the freedom to speak out. This CTA-MN conference will offer participants an opportunity to consider this issue from a variety of perspectives. Our morning speakers will explore a history of marriage within the Church and make a case for Church endorsement of civil unions. The afternoon program will include a dramatic presentation as well as some hands-on "how do I talk to others about this issue?" training. The roots and symbols of our Catholic tradition(s) are deep and compelling. We are going through a time of major cultural change and we need to be sensitive to those who are trying to sort out the moral questions raised by the discussion of same-sex marriage. Do you know people who are struggling with this issue? Please give them information about this conference. We welcome all people with (or without) questions and doubts.
Donna Peña is a composer and performer, residing in Inver Grove Heights and speak strongly to and for the Hispanic community in the Midwestern church, she provides a leadership founded strongly on her Mexican and Cherokee heritage. You may know her incredibly popular song "Digo Si, Señor/I Say Yes, Lord." She stands at the forefront of composers who are able to express ethnic richness through accessible music. Sorry - No On-line Registrations at this time.
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