Televangelist and Ohio “Patriot Pastor” leader Rod Parsley’s Center for Moral Clarity is urging the revival of long-dormant laws against adultery in states such as Michigan, where adultery is technically a felony, although no one has been prosecuted for 36 years.
In an e-mail update to its supporters, the Center noted with approval the remark of an appeals court judge that a Michigan statute criminalizing sex involving commission of a felony, when combined with the law making adultery a felony, could lead to life in prison. “Lawmakers and judges in Michigan are holding married couples accountable for their vows of fidelity,” touted CMC, adding that “The rest of the nation should take a look at the Michigan statute. Criminal laws are designed to force people to conform to certain acceptable standards of personal behavior. Most of society’s code of conduct has its roots in the 10 Commandments.”
If Parsley got his way, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Newt Gingrich would be on their way to jail and out of the presidential race.
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85 Responses to “Criminalize Adultery, Thin GOP Field”
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The guy wants to make it a crime to get a divorce, too?
I haven’t heard of adultery claims against McCain.
Left by Matt Ortega
February 3, 2007 at 6:58pm