Bishop Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, issued a statement June 26 following the U.S. Supreme Court’s release of two decisions that "undercut the truth about marriage."
“The U.S. Supreme Court missed an opportunity today to reinforce the authentic definition of a marriage. A marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman who are open to the gift of life through children.
“While the U.S. Supreme Court did not interpret the Constitution to require a redefinition of marriage inclusive of so-called ‘same sex unions,’ it did unfortunately provide for the federal government to recognize these so-called ‘same sex unions’ in the states that have legalized them.
“In Arkansas we are fortunate that the will of the people and our legislators has been to stand for the truth of marriage.
“Catholics and people of good will need to continue their efforts to protect the uniqueness of marriage that brings a man and woman together for life.
“I agree with the observation made by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, chair of the U.S. Bishops Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage Assessment in a joint statement they issued today: ‘Now is the time to strengthen marriage, not redefine it.’”
