TORONTO, January 11, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A coalition of Canadian Lebanese community groups has come forward to denounce any intention of the Liberal government to change the traditional definition of marriage. “We call on all Members of Parliament to vote for keeping the definition of marriage as is,” their press release states.
“Marriage, since Almighty God created man, has been a sacred union between a man and a woman, and this is how it should remain,” the release continues. “All religions honour the value of marriage and any change in it will be a flagrant insult to the followers of all religions.”
The group, including cultural, religious and human rights organizations, argue that Canada is a country founded on faith in “Almighty God,” as evidenced by the country’s motto: “‘A Mari Usque Ad Mare,’ meaning ‘From sea to sea’ as a testimony to a sacred heritage that recognizes God’s dominion,” the release explains. The motto derives from the bible passage found in Psalm 72, where a verse struck one of Canada’s founding fathers, Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, “as a perfect description of what he and our other founding fathers wanted this new country to be. They wanted Canada to be under God’s dominion from shining sea to shining sea.”
“Members of our community will not vote for any candidate who votes for changing this definition,” the release emphasizes. “We further believe that this pivotal social-ethical matter should only be decided by the people of Canada through a clearly worded referendum, not by the courts or Parliament.”
“We are at a critical point in our nation’s history, we should and must not remain silent and leave others to decide on our behalf what negates our beliefs, values and family unity.”
In a resounding appeal to people of traditional values throughout the country, the release concludes: “To those who oppose the proposed change in the definition of marriage we say: ‘If you stay silent, there will soon be a law to make sure that you remain silent. Let your voices be heard loudly and clearly before victory is gained by those who prefer to see you silenced forever.’” tv