The platform affirms the rights of states and the federal government not to recognize same-sex marriage. It backs a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
The party states that "the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed." It opposes using public revenues to promote or perform abortion or to fund organizations that perform or advocate abortions. It says the party will not fund or subsidize healthcare that includes abortion coverage.
Editor's note: CMDA, which takes no position on political candidates, has signed onto letters to both political party platform committees urging platform planks that encourage respect for conscience rights and religious liberty.
CMDA Executive Vice President Gene Rudd, MD: “As the editorial note above states, CMDA is non partisan. Though we are sometimes accused of taking sides when we advocate a particular issue, we do not think or intentionally act in ways that advance a candidate or party. “However, while we do not support candidates or parties, we are delighted when candidates or parties support our positions. Such is the case with these party planks on abortion and same-sex marriage. CMDA holds that humans are made in the image of God, sacred from their earliest beginnings and deserving of our protection. CMDA also holds that homosexual behavior and same-sex marriage are outside God’s design for us. We can also cite the negative health and social implications of failing to heed God’s command.
“Would that all parties and candidates hold these positions. To that end, CMDA continues to be a voice for our members to our culture, particularly to our leaders. May God grant us favor.”
CMDA Ethics Statement: Human Sexuality
CMDA Ethics Statement: Homosexuality
CMDA Ethics Statement: Abortion
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