James Dobson writes in the May-June 2004 issue of Focus on the Family magazine: “The study of history and anthropology tells us that no human society, ancient or modern, has ever sustained itself by embracing a family model that deviates from God’s design. Extensive research confirms that children need a mother and a father. It is folly to suggest that two fathers or two mothers can ever meet a child’s needs in the same way that a mother and father together can…With each shocking new development, America’s children will continue to suffer, swept up in our society’s presumptuous and egotistical efforts to redefine an institution that has remained constant since the creation of the world.”


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Tom had proposed to young Mary and was being interviewed by his prospective father-in-law.

“Do you think you are earning enough to support a family?” asked Mary’s dad.

“Yes, Sir,” replied Tom, “I’m sure I am.”

“Think carefully now,” said the father. “There are eight of us…”


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