In the face of the decision by the California Supreme Court to legalize same-sex “marriage,” family advocates can be encouraged by the upcoming Washington Briefing: Values Voter Summit.
Values voters from across the nation will gather in Washington, D.C., Sept. 12-14 for the third annual event. The summit, sponsored by FRC Action, Focus on the Family Action, American Values and the Alliance Defense Fund, will equip voters to defend marriage, life and religious liberty.
“Family advocates may feel disheartened in light of the attack on marriage in California,” said Sonja Swiatkiewicz, director of Issues Response for Focus on the Family Action. “The Values Voter Summit will equip voters to make a difference at the ballot box this year — despite the judicial activism.”
Eagle Forum President Phyllis Schlafly, a featured speaker at the briefing, said she is hopeful the California court decision will inspire others to fight to save marriage in their states.
“We should make sure that all the other states stand up and say, ‘We are not going to follow the leadership of California or recognize the unconstitutional things that they’re doing,’ ” she told Family News in Focus. “Just because the judges have ruled that way, it should not be accepted by the American people.”
The three-day event, to be held at the Hilton Washington Hotel, will feature national leaders and policymakers, including Newt Gingrich, Tony Perkins and Gary Bauer. Presidential candidates from both major parties have been invited.
In addition, FRC Action will honor Chuck Colson, chairman of Prison Fellowship, with the James C. Dobson Vision and Leadership Award at a special gala dinner.
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For more information or to register for the event, visit the Washington Briefing Web site.
