Marriage

A strong marriage provides:

Loving, stable homes where children can thrive.
Greater financial security.
Social stability and capability to help others.
Personal happiness and satisfaction.
Improved health, safety and longevity.
A loving environment for personal and spiritual growth.

Sadly, the family is rapidly changing:

Family breakdown
Increased divorce rates
Disillusioned young people
Cohabitation
Unstable relationships
Single parent families
Decreased church attendance
Domestic violence
Unwanted pregnancies

Human and financial cost is immense:

Health Care
Welfare
Unemployment
Drug & Alcohol abuse
Education
Law enforcement