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Last year the socialist government of Spain legalized samesex marriage and adoption.


* Last year the socialist government of Spain legalized samesex marriage and adoption. The licensing authorities of that country have now brought their documents into line, replacing the words for "father" and "mother" on Spanish birth certificates with "Progenitor pro·gen·i·tor
n.
1. A direct ancestor.

2. An originator of a line of descent.



progenitor

ancestor, including parent.


progenitor cell
stem cells.
 A" and "Progenitor B." Standing athwart a·thwart  
adv.
1. From side to side; crosswise or transversely.

2. So as to thwart, obstruct, or oppose; perversely.

prep.
1.
 this horrid hor·rid  
adj.
1. Causing horror; dreadful.

2. Extremely disagreeable; offensive.

3. Archaic Bristling; rough.
 development crying [??]Alto! is Archbishop Agustin Garcia Gasco of Valencia, who in a pastoral letter Pastoral letters are open letters addressed by a bishop to the clergy or laity of his diocese, or to both, containing either general admonition, instruction or consolation, or directions for behaviour in particular circumstances.  blasted the civil authorities for "imposing their ideological instructions to destroy the institution of the family and, with it, society itself." We wish the archbishop well, and in his support make bold to say: "Our Progenitor A, Who art in Heaven . . ."
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Title Annotation:The Week
Publication:National Review
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:4EUSP
Date:Apr 10, 2006
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