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WHY YOU SHOULD SUPPORT THE MARRIAGE ALLIANCE OF SOUTH AFRICA By: Michael Cassidy One of the most critical issues before the nation and the Church of Jesus Christ in South Africa today is the current attempt by a tiny gay-lesbian minority lobby, representing only one percent or less of South Africans, to have marriage re-defined to include same-sex relationships. As a result, the Marriage Alliance of South Africa (MASA) was recently formed to serve the Church and society as a platform for constructive engagement in the current debate on the proposed re-definition of marriage. MASA is also committed to raise support for its case for monogamous, heterosexual marriage that will be put to the Constitutional Court on 17 May 2005. It has determined to mobilise support for the democratic processes that will ensure that the traditional model of heterosexual marriage, the family and religious freedoms are fully protected, both by legislation and the courts in South Africa. Download the full article (MS-Word) _______________________________________________ Please read our disclaimer   Back to Social Issues