Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA)

Marriage Amendment Community Forum – Indianapolis – 10/25

Thursday, 10. 12. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Community Forum on the Proposed “Marriage Amendment”

Political, Biological, Sociological, Theological Perspectives

What are the ramifications and social justice implications of this amendment for all the people of Indiana?

The proposed amendment:

“(a) Marriage in Indiana consists only of the union of one man and one woman.

(b) This Constitution or any other Indiana law may not be construed to require that marital status, or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups.”

Participants:

• The Honorable John Mutz, Former Lieutenant Governor, State of Indiana: Facilitator of the Discussion
• Dr. David Orentlicher, J. D., IN State Representative, Constitutional Law Issues
• Dr. Gordon B. Cutler, Jr., Endocrinologist: The Science of Gender Identification
• Dr. Rebecca VanVoorhis, Social Worker: Family Structure and Function
• Rev. Edward L. Wheeler, Ph. D., CTS Seminary President: Theological Issues

For more Information:

Dr. Jane Park Cutler, Social Justice Committee, 873-2557.

ICON – Interfaith Coalition on NonDiscrimination – Creating a Just, Inclusive, Compassionate Community through Education, Service, & Advocacy

http://www.iconindiana.org/

Tags: family matters, get involved, marriage