For
Immediate Release CONTACT: Kristina Hemphill
313-657-7801
Hundreds of Metropolitan Detroit Area Pastors Unite
on the Definition of Marriage and
Encourage a YES vote on Proposal 2
(October 12, 2004) Amidst demonstrations from the opposition
outside, hundreds of metropolitan Detroit
area pastors from both the city and the suburbs gathered together at the Fox
Theater this morning in a show of unity over the definition of marriage as the
union of one man and one woman.
“Unfortunately, the church is divided over many issues, but this one is
clear. Marriage is a sacred institution
created by God,” declared Christian Television Network Chairman/CEO, Pastor
Glenn Plummer.
More than
three hundred Detroit
area pastors have endorsed an “Open Letter to the Citizens of Michigan”
declaring that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. Following the formal signing of the letter,
several pastors spoke to the issue, encouraging voters to vote YES on Proposal
2. “Marriage is the foundation of our
families, and ultimately the foundation of society. Intact families produce a strong nation. As pastors we spend most of our time
restoring the lives of people who have dealt with the scars of broken
families,” explained Pastor J. Drew Sheard, pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional C.O.G. I. C., “We must
stand up for what we know to be right for the people and best for our children.”
Continuing in this
sentiment, Pastor Marvin L. Winans commented, “We know that news media and
political jargon can confuse the people.
But we, the Church, are not confused.
The Word of God is clear about the sanctity and unique union between a
man and his wife. “
“This is an issue
where politics and religion intersect,” says Citizens for the Protection of
Marriage spokesperson Kristina Hemphill, “This issue is about voting your
values.”
One attendee
commented, “I’m so glad some of our pastors still read the Bible.”
For further
information on supporting Proposal 2, visit www.protectmarriageyes.org.
