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The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Religion Law

2000

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Religious Liberty And The Politics Of Judicial Review, Robert A. Destro Jan 2000

Religious Liberty And The Politics Of Judicial Review, Robert A. Destro

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The Reawakening Of Marriage, Raymond C. O'Brien Jan 2000

The Reawakening Of Marriage, Raymond C. O'Brien

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This Article contends that the convergent societal pressures from the same-sex marriage debate, the effect of the welfare legislation to define family, and the allowance of greater religious involvement in marriage preparation and divorce will precipitate a reawakening of marriage. The emergence of covenant marriage, the public debate over no-fault divorce, the resurgence of fault grounds, and Florida's enactment of its Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act are ramifications of this reawakening. Public concern over the frequency of divorce and the resulting adverse consequences for children and adults, indicate a change in attitude concerning marriage, divorce and family. Covenant marriage is …