“The greatest guardians of any and all virtues are marriage and family. This is particularly the case with the virtues of chastity and fidelity in marriage, both of which are required to create enduring and fully rewarding marriage partnerships and family relationships. Male and female are created for what they can do and become, together. It takes a man and a woman to bring a child into the world. Mothers and fathers are not interchangeable. Men and women are distinct and complementary. Children deserve a chance to grow up with both a mom and a dad.” Russell M. Nelson
https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/russell-m-nelson_disciples-jesus-christ-defenders-of-marriage/
I absolutely love this quote from Russell M. Nelson. In this quote, it explains the importance of marriage between a man and a woman, and the characteristics and qualities both bring into the relationship. As husband and wife are united through marriage, a family is established. When children enter the family, fathers and mothers are both needed as they work together to nurture, love and teach their children. I feel that today, more than ever before, the world is attempting to alter the concept of marriage between a man and a woman. Is there anything we can do to help?
YES, we can be defenders of marriage. We can stand up for what we know to be true by teaching, uplighting and helping others value marriage as a sacred union between husband and wife.
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