Latino Church Crusade for Anti-Gay Amendment

From 365gay.com:

Latino church leaders from a variety of denominations have joined a religious umbrella group to advocate for a proposed amendment banning same-sex marriage in Florida.

Latinos represent a massive voting block in the state and advocates for the amendment say the support of religious leaders will help at the polls in November.

The Latino church leaders include Diocese of Miami Auxiliary Bishop Felipe J. Esteves; El Rey Jesus Church Pastor Guillermo Maldonado; and Riverside Baptist Church Pastor Otto Fernandez.

“There is nothing more sacred than that of the union of a man and woman joined in holy matrimony,” said Bishop Esteves in a statement. “I pray that Floridians join us in ensuring that marriage is defined by people and not the court system.”

Pastor Fernandez said the amendment would protect the rights of children.

“Same sex marriage subjects our children to a vast untested social experiment,” Fernandez said. “According to numerous studies from around the world, evidences collected over decades show that children need both mothers and fathers and the breakdown of marriage in the United States has had a devastating effect on society, especially on children. Marriage protects our children by giving them the best chance for both a mother and a father.”