Maggie Gallagher: "We are grateful that Connecticut legislators acknowledged and addressed the serious potential implications of same-sex marriage for traditional faith communities. We hope this decision represents a change of heart among gay marriage advocates and a new willingness to accept broad conscience protections."

Contact: Elizabeth Ray, 703-683-5004 ext 130, eray@crcpublicrelations.com; Mary Beth Hutchins 703-683-5004 ext 105, mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com

PRINCETON, NJ, April 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) applauds the Connecticut legislature which, in a surprise move today, adopted substantive religious liberty protections as part of what was expected to be a routine bill implementing the Connecticut court decision ordering same-sex marriage.  

"We are grateful that Connecticut legislators acknowledged and addressed the serious potential implications of same-sex marriage for traditional faith communities," said Maggie Gallagher, president of NOM.  "We hope this decision represents a change of heart among gay marriage advocates and a new willingness to accept broad conscience protections."

NOM launched its "Gathering Storm" ad campaign in Connecticut and neighboring states last week to help alert the people to the threat on religious liberty brought on by same-sex marriage legislation.  Robocall technology was also used to generate citizen outreach to elected officials regarding SB 899, a bill that followed a state Supreme Court decision granting same-sex marriages. 

"Thousands of ordinary Connecticut voters called up legislators. We are pleased that our 'Gathering Storm' ad campaign could help put this issue on the map even in a blue state like Connecticut," said Brian Brown, executive director of NOM. 

To schedule an interview with Maggie Gallagher, President, NOM, please contact Mary Beth Hutchins (ext. 105), mhutchins@crcpublicrelations.com, or Elizabeth Ray (ext. 130), eray@crcpublicrelations.com, at (703)-683-5004.