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Go Home and Change the World
November 12, 2015 From the Desk of Laura Bunker: I haven't been to a conference as big and slick and rich with content as this World Congress of Families.” (Australia) “This is phenomenal! Now I know we're not fighting alone!” (Alabama) ...
For Sale: One Child, Excellent Genes
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: From the light bulb to jet engines to smart phones, the expansion of technology has been a great benefit to humankind. But can it go too far? Science fiction movies are filled with spine-chilling examples, but today’s truth may be even...
Manipulating Science & You
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: We at United Families International are regularly astonished by the oft-heard statement: “There is no difference in children raised by two married biological parents and two same-sex parents.” When that way of thinking found its way...
“Family: The Promise Begins With Me”
"Family: The Promise Begins With Me" When was the last time you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Too long ago? Well, you have another chance in two weeks! It’s not too late to register for the World Congress of Families IX on Oct 27 - 30 in Salt Lake City....
What We Take For Granted
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: In the wake of the shooting in Oregon where a gunman asked his victims about their faith before shooting them, many Americans are examining the issue of religious freedom. What is religious freedom? What is is worth? In today’s UFI...
A Unique and Irreplaceable Contribution
Africa's Unique and Irreplaceable Contribution Protecting the family at the United Nations can be a roller-coaster ride with high points and heart-dropping lows. One high point happened a few months ago in Geneva, where the UN Human Rights Council approved a family...
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Yes, Your Choices Do Affect Others
By Miriam Merrill Society boasts that you may choose do whatever you like as long as it does not affect others. As an advocate of freedom I agree that within legal bounds we are each allowed to make our own choices. However, we too often falsely claim certain actions...
How Can Life Be More Beautiful?
By Erin Weist I first heard about United Families International several years ago and the message they were promoting immediately resonated with me in my role as a wife and mother. I feel privileged to write for UFI, offering my own perspective on social and political...
Consider the Children
By Elise Ellsworth On a trip to the Massachusetts, US, shore my husband and I found ourselves in a heated disagreement. The topic has of course escaped my memory, but a family trip had definitely gone sour. As the words of anger flew back and forth we noticed...
Couples Who Faced the Fire
By McKayla Skinner The recent wildfires in California remind us that life’s trials can challenge not only communities, but also couples. However, three accounts of couples who faced the fires illustrate the principles of unity, sacrifice, and hope. The first account...
What Can We Do to Prevent Suicide?
By Christie Masters Just a few months ago our family lost a dear friend to suicide. Two weeks ago a family we know lost their youngest son. A few days later one of our family members called seeking comfort after finding out that his friend had killed himself, leaving...
Girls Allowed
By Ashley Corbaley Yes, girls can do anything boys can do. But does it have to be everything? October 11th is International Day of the Girl. This is an international day of observance set aside by the United Nations to share awareness for gender inequality and to...