Family Court and forced Fatherlessness

Family courts in America have operated under a terribly damaging assumption for far too long. With disregard for years of research and God’s Word, they have reduced the function of fathers to being primarily, if not solely, financial. This has wreaked havoc on the children of our nation. SC has an opportunity to correct this with the Equal Parenting Act, which would create a presumption of 50/50 custody, a standard supported by research as well as the Creation order.

If the family is truly the cornerstone of a society, then it follows that removing fathers would cause immense damage to that society. The statistics surrounding fatherlessness regarding incarceration, poverty, graduation rates, and addiction are alarming and irrefutable. Despite this knowledge, our current laws treat fathers as visitors, or remote revenue streams, rather than parents. In effect, this has created state-mandated fatherlessness.

Equal parenting legislation establishes the presupposition that shared parenting is in the best interest of the child. This moves the process from being focused on the rights of the parents to being focused on the well-being of the children. Furthermore, by presupposing shared custody, fathers no longer have to prove they are worthy of their own children. Instead, anyone claiming otherwise will be required to meet the burden of proof. These changes to the law will not only keep children engaged with their fathers; they are also shown to lower divorce rates, another win for our society.

Those who claim to live by a Biblical worldview are compelled to support equal parenting, not only as good public policy but as righteous judgment. If we are to have a strong society, we must value the family, and that means we cannot facilitate its destruction. South Carolina, and all states, should adopt Equal Parenting legislation and thereby make clear that fathers are a necessity, not accessories.

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Pastor Patrick and his wife Heather have dedicated their lives to sharing the transforming power of the Gospel with whomever they encounter. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Reagan and McKinley. Pastor Conley has served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, Bible teacher, principal, and lead pastor. His passion for the Word, inspired communication, and desire to connect people with the Gospel have led to him being a sought after speaker for camp meetings, revivals, conferences, and youth camps. Pastor Conley serves on the Board of Directors for Revival Tabernacle-Malawi. In addition to preaching and teaching, Pastor Conley is also a writer, having worked alongside many church and business leaders. He also hosts the "More Than a Conversation" podcast. Pastor Conley is the Lead Pastor of Garden Sanctuary Church of God: Garden Sanctuary Church of God Rock Hill is a multi-generational Pentecostal/Charismatic church located in Rock Hill, SC. Garden Sanctuary’s purpose and intention is to be a place for you to GROW. Garden Sanctuary desires to see you grow in your relationship with God, to grow in your relationship with others, and to grow in every area of your life as a disciple of Christ. At Garden Sanctuary Rock Hill, we believe every individual is important regardless of age or race, and we strive to be a place where everyone is accepted and belongs. Garden Sanctuary is a church focused on salvation, discipleship, community, and prayer. Garden Sanctuary Church of God exists to prepare people to connect, grow, and serve - God - Church - Community. The Garden Sanctuary Church of God is a community of believers in the city of Rock Hill that has been established for over 100 years. Rich in tradition and heritage, we have consistently been a safe-haven in our community and city. In 1915 our church began with a few tent poles and several spirit-filled believers who desired more of God in their lives. With those humble beginnings, God began doing a special and unique work in Rock Hill. The Holy Spirit changed lives, relationships were made, and Garden Sanctuary Church of God was born. While many things have come and gone in Rock Hill over the last 100 years, Garden Sanctuary Church of God has become a fixture in the community. We have become a church strong in number, impact, and faith. We have moved beyond those tent poles to modern facilities, but our heartfelt desire for more of God remains unchanged. If you are looking for a church family in Rock Hill, SC, whether you have a Pentecostal background or not, we would love to have you join us at Garden Sanctuary Church of God. Garden Sanctuary Church of God is located at 831 Cedar St in Rock Hill SC.

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