The family is the fundamental building block of all human civilizations. It is the original form of government from which all others come about either by choice or by force. Marriage holds all of society together through the socialization of men, the protection of women and the nurturing and education of children. The health of our culture, its citizens and their children are intimately linked to the wellbeing of marriage.

Life

We hold to the truth that life begins at conception and should end only at natural death. The protection of life is one of the primary purposes of free government. It is our belief that the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision runs counter to the principles of liberty for all individuals. Protection for individuals at the end of life is equally important. Therefore we oppose euthanasia and other methods of ending life before it would otherwise naturally end.

Religious Freedom

Free exercise of religion is the first and most fundamental right of Americans protected in the Bill of Rights. It is our belief that religious liberty and expression should be unhindered by government regulation or judicial dictate. Religious expression should be protected from governmental and judicial control in all society including in the workplace, government, public schools and all other public and private institutions.

The Role of the Judiciary

The collision between faith and culture is never more apparent than when lawmakers and courts decide how the moral issues of our day will be addressed in our laws and court decisions. Americans often look to the courts as a tool for solving the controversial issues of the day; but is this the proper role of the courts? We believe the role given to judges is to interpret law, not to make it.

Education

We believe that parents are the primary educators of children. Many connected with the government education system believe that parental roles are secondary in the education of children. We disagree, and instead encourage the reform of the education system through school choice and greater parental involvement.