Mainwaring, Doug
11 Articles at Lifeissues.net

Doug Mainwaring is co-founder of the National Capital Tea Party Patriots.

Articles

May I Please Speak to My Daddy?

This world does not need men to selfishly take whatever we want, especially if the price is the welfare of our children. Our children don't need superheroes - just quiet, unsung, ordinary, everyday heroes who answer to the name "Daddy."

Date posted: 2017-04-28

Your Marriage: You Have No Idea of the Good You Are Doing

None of us can truly gauge the impact of our lives on others. This family had no idea how much good they were doing for me and my broken family just by the way they were living their lives. Somehow, their Catholic faith, their joy, their love, and their faithfulness overflowed and cascaded into my life via my son.

Date posted: 2017-03-18

The Death of Unconditional Love

"Unconditional love" is a mighty barrier that stands between each of us and evil encroaching in our minds and relationships. It makes us impervious to temptations to harm those we ought to love, whether family, neighbors, or strangers. When "unconditional love" is missing, self-centeredness expands and sin rushes in to fill the void, and it is often sin of the very worst kind.

Date posted: 2017-02-27

If Tim Kaine Wins, the Catholic Church Loses

Many high-profile Catholics like Tim Kaine publicly dissent from Catholic teaching and promote offenses against human dignity. When their actions go unrebuked by Church leaders, it harms both the Church as a whole and the faith of individual Catholics.

Date posted: 2016-11-06

Same-Sex Marriage vs. the Real Thing: A Gay Man's View of the Big Picture

Why is same-sex marriage appearing in our nation and, in fact, all around the world so suddenly? Just a few years ago it was a laughable, ludicrous idea. Why is this strange new trajectory gripping the planet, and at such a frenetic pace?

Date posted: 2016-10-26

It's Possible: Gays and Lesbians Can Have Happy Marriages

Same-sex marriage is not the only option for gays and lesbians who seek the personal fulfillment and familial happiness that is the universal desire of the human heart.

Date posted: 2016-08-10

Marriage, Marketing, and Intimidation: "It is up to you, fearless reader, to act."

Proponents of same-sex marriage haven't won in the arena of ideas - they have won through manipulation and intimidation. Those who oppose them must speak up.

Date posted: 2014-06-24

A soul in denial

A gay man claims that only marriage can make gays and lesbians whole. Not so, says another same-sex attracted man.

Date posted: 2013-12-22

Same-Sex Marriage Fever: Prohibition Parallels

Media voices and progressive activists for same-sex marriage are appealing to judicial fiat because they know they won't always have public opinion on their side.

Date posted: 2013-06-08

Same-Sex Marriage: We're Playing Chess, Not Checkers

Just as chess requires players to seriously consider every possible consequence of their moves, we need to seriously consider every possible consequence of the push for same-sex marriage, especially for children.

Date posted: 2013-06-08

I'm Gay and I Oppose Same-Sex Marriage

While religion and tradition have led many to their positions on same-sex marriage, it's also possible to oppose same-sex marriage based on reason and experience.

Date posted: 2013-04-09