Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has publicly opposed a resolution that challenges the U.S. Supreme Court's 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
The resolution, introduced by state Representative Josh Schriver and supported by several Michigan lawmakers, seeks to reaffirm the state's constitutional definition of marriage as a union exclusively between one man and one woman.
As reported by Fox News, the Michigan Constitution explicitly states that "the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose." However, the Supreme Court's landmark decision mandates that states permit same-sex marriages, asserting that "same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry. No longer may this liberty be denied to them."
Schriver, a vocal proponent of the resolution, has questioned the broader implications of the Obergefell decision, asking, "Has Obergefell v. Hodges not widened a portal, where gays, queers, transsexuals, polygamists, minor-attracted persons, and other perverts advance attacks on our children?" He further emphasized the need to "reassert the sovereignty of Christ as our king" and to "restore the authority of God."
In response to these developments, Governor Whitmer condemned the resolution in a video message, criticizing "some extreme members" for urging the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality. "Here's my response to that: Hell no," she declared emphatically on social media. Meanwhile, Schriver has called for prayers for Whitmer, tweeting, "Pray for Gretchen Whitmer today."
The debate over marriage equality continues to stir strong emotions and political divisions, highlighting the ongoing tension between state and federal interpretations of marriage rights.
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