Knights of Columbus Iowa State Council MAFCI Marriage One Man – One Woman

1. Knights of ColumbusIowa State CouncilMAFCIMarriageOne Man – One Woman

2. April 2009 Iowa Supreme Court Strikes down Iowa law regarding Marriage on constitutional grounds. Iowa State Council issues statement supporting Traditional Marriage

3. Des Moines Register Poll Published 2/26/11 Main Finding: Equal splits For, Against, Apathy

4. Significant Percentage Undecided Des Moines Register Poll

5. Iowa Knights of Columbus • State Convention 2010: MAFCI Resolution Passed by Delegates • October 2010: Resources Published for Councils and members • Late Winter 2011: MAFCI resource site established

6. Iowa Knights of Columbus • February 2011 Press Release • The Iowa Knight of Columbus encourages all to know and understand the truths our Church teaches and why it is important to become defenders of these truths; yes we live in a tolerant and pluralistic society but this need not mean we should tolerate that which endangers children and society. Feb 2011 Press Release

7. Iowa Knights of Columbus • When everything becomes “marriage” those who need its benefits most – children – will continue to be marginalized by a debate that focuses primarily on the emotional desires of adults. Feb 2011 Press Release

8. Iowa Knights of Columbus • The Iowa Knight of Columbus stand with the Catholic Church in understanding marriage as a faithful and permanent union of one man and one woman for their mutual support, the generation and education of children, and the common good of society. Feb 2011 Press Release

9. Iowa Knights of Columbus • For Catholics, Marriage has a special meaning as a Sacrament. Construing marriage as any other arrangement between adults in not acceptable; nor is it wise policy for the continuation of a peaceful and just society. Feb 2011 Press Release

10. The difference IS the Difference • It’s important always to consider the human person. Every human person, man and woman, is made in the image and likeness of God and has inviolable dignity. • The difference is the difference. Sexual difference is essential to marriage. Sexual difference is about the whole person, body and soul. USCCB Marriage Unique for a Reason http://www.usccb.org/marriageuniqueforareason/documents/Resource%20Guide_WEB_Reader.pdf

11. The difference IS the Difference • It’s important always to consider the human person. Every human person, man and woman, is made in the image and likeness of God and has inviolable dignity. • The difference is the difference. Sexual difference is essential to marriage. Sexual difference is about the whole person, body and soul. USCCB Marriage Unique for a Reason http://www.usccb.org/marriageuniqueforareason/documents/Resource%20Guide_WEB_Reader.pdf

12. The difference IS the Difference • Marriage is the permanent and exclusive union of one man and one woman, for the good of the spouses and for the procreation and education of children. • The two-in-one-flesh union and the fruitful love of marriage are only possible through the sexual difference and complementarity of husband and wife, man and woman. USCCB Marriage Unique for a Reason

13. Knights Call to Action • Become Informed About the Issues and Politics of Iowa and the Nation • Educate yourself on the Truths your Catholic Faith has taught for millennia • Be Living Examples of Charity; not Intolerant and Continue to pursue what is Right at all Times USCCB Marriage Unique for a Reason