Albert Mohler: California Supreme Court Redefines Marriage

Friday, May 16, 2008

The California Supreme Court's 4-3 decision striking down the state's definition of marriage as a union of a man and a woman throws open the door for a massive redefinition of human relationships. The people of California approved Proposition 22 by a huge margin in 2000, clearly stating their understanding of marriage and their desire to protect marriage from legal revision. By a one-vote margin, their state Supreme Court renounced the will of the people. The ruling is both revolutionary and radical. It sets the stage for a much broader reorganization of human society.

Chief Justice Ronald M. George, writing for the majority, pushed the argument for same-sex marriage far beyond where any court had taken it before. The decision identified marriage as a "fundamental right," thus opening the door for infinite challenges beyond same-sex marriage.
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NRO: Supreme Overreach
But not the last word on Golden State marriage
By William C. Duncan
May 16, 2008

Thursday’s 4-3 decision in the California supreme court that the state’s constitution mandates a radical redefinition of marriage had its genesis in executive lawlessness and ended with judicial overreaching.

The decision was handed down in a case that began in the aftermath of the decision of the mayor of San Francisco to offer marriage licenses to same-sex couples in contravention of state law; a law enacted by voters in March 2000. When the California supreme court said the mayor did not have the right to unilaterally decide the validity of state law, it also allowed the mayor’s argument that the marriage law was unconstitutional to be tested in a lower court. the rest

Delay gay marriage, California court urged- Washington Times

Christian couple believe court ruling goes against God's plan-LA Times

Gay marriage opponents vow to fight Calif. ruling-AP

Ruling Could Revive Gay Marriage Issue in Campaign-NYT