At the end of the month, our MPs go back to work. One of the major issues will be marriage. Should the current definition stand, or should it be changed? Should marriage still be between one man and one woman, or should it be broader?
This is arguably one of the most important issues ever to be debated in government. Polls thus far show that a majority of Canadians support traditional marriage, but the government seems determined that a change needs to be made.
How do you feel about this issue? It’s important that you let your elected officials know how you feel now. Here are some suggestions:
* Take 5 or 10 minutes right now to write a hand written letter to your MP, and to the Prime Minister. Here’s the contact info for the Prime Minister and Justice Minister. Here’s the correct way to address a letter to your MP or the Prime Minister. Don’t know who your MP is? Find out in 30 seconds here. Finally, here’s a sample letter.
* Pray. You can pray all the time, but the 29th and 30th of January are also being set aside for times of praying together (read more here).
Less effective, but still helpful:
* Email all MPs using this link.
* Sign a petition. Paper ones are good, email ones are pointless. Here, however, is an online one.
For more information, Focus on the Family has a site on marriage – visit it here. You can also find out more, including the current stand of your MP, by checking the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada site.
Read some of the latest news headlines on the issue right here.
