Posts Categorized: Family

US Supreme Court Acts to Endorse “Same Sex Marriage” by Not Acting to Hear State Appeals
October 6, 2014 | No comments | Posted in Children, Family, marriage | Tags: marriage, SCOTUS
The Pennsylvania Family Institute expressed disappointment and dismay at the decision by the United States Supreme Court not to take up cases emanating from several states regarding “same-sex marriage.”
“By choosing not to hear these cases, the Justices are allowing … Read more

PFI 25th Anniversary
September 9, 2014 | 2 comments | Posted in Family | Tags: anniversary
Yes, that’s me.
My directions were to “hit the ground running” as we prepared to open the doors of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. The target date for the grand opening: September 4, 1989. 25 years ago this month.
And so, … Read more

New Report Shows Good News for Those with Down Syndrome
August 26, 2014 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Children, Family, Health, Life, pro-life | Tags: abortion, Chloe, Down Syndrome, life, SBAList
Today, in the Philly Inquirer, our friends at Susan B. Anthony List in D.C. highlight a new report showing good news for those with Down syndrome – extended life span, other physical treatments to improve quality of life, etc. Read … Read more

5 Things Worth Considering About the Hobby Lobby/Conestoga Decision
July 2, 2014 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Family, Health, Life, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court | Tags: Alito, Conestoga, Ginsburg, hobby lobby, RFRA, SCOTUS
By Julie Blattenberger and Elijah Coryell
1. Hobby Lobby DOES provide contraceptive care for women. The Green family provides 16 of the 20 FDA-approved forms of contraceptive care. Their family’s religious conscience only objects to 4 drugs and devices which … Read more
Hallelujah! Victory for the Hahns, Religious Freedom
June 30, 2014 | 4 comments | Posted in abortion, Children, Family, Health, Life, pro-life, Supreme Court | Tags: Conestoga, HHS mandate, hobby lobby, religious freedom, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Freedom is the Ultimate Winner in Conestoga Wood and Hobby Lobby Supreme Court Decision
Pennsylvania Family Institute applauds ruling as important First Amendment victory
Liberty in America was affirmed and protected today as the United States Supreme Court sided with … Read more
Pray for the Hahns Sunday – June 29
June 26, 2014 | No comments | Posted in abortion, Family, Life, Religious Freedom | Tags: Conestoga, HHS mandate, hobby lobby
On Monday, June 30 the U.S. Supreme Court will issue their ruling on whether all Americans, including family business owners like the Hahns and their wood cabinet business in Lancaster County, are free to live and work according to their … Read more
My View from the March For Marriage
June 23, 2014 | No comments | Posted in Family, marriage | Tags: marriage march, Washington
by Elijah Coryell, intern, PA Family Institute
Last Thursday, over 2,000 attendees rallied and marched on the U.S. Supreme Court to take a stand for the traditional definition of marriage. For a second year, the March for Marriage, planned by … Read more
State Representatives Support Clerk’s Appeal for Marriage
June 11, 2014 | 26 comments | Posted in Children, Family, marriage, Religious Freedom | Tags: appeal, doma, family, Gaffney, Jones, marriage, pennsylvania
From Pennlive.com:
Twenty Republican House members signed a letter addressed to Schuylkill County Register of Wills Theresa Santai-Gaffney supporting her decision to legally intervene against the May 20th decision by U.S. Middle District Court Judge John Jones dismantling the … Read more
No taxpayer dollars for strippers or gambling
June 4, 2014 | 2 comments | Posted in Children, Family, Gambling, Politics | Tags: casino, gambling, taxes, welfare
Thank you to State Rep. Matt Baker, R-Tioga, for sponsoring an amendment to prohibit the use of electronic benefit (EBT) cards at liquor stores, casinos and strip clubs.
The amendment was to HB 907, a bill prohibiting the EBT … Read more
Dismayed with Gov. Corbett’s Decision
May 21, 2014 | 3 comments | Posted in Family, marriage | Tags: appeal, corbett, marriage
Failure to Keep Fighting Further Silences the People’s Voice
(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Family Institute expressed disappointment and dismay today at the decision of Gov. Tom Corbett not to appeal yesterday’s decision by United States District Judge John E. Jones … Read more