Dear Editor, Illinois lawmakers have once again chosen left-wing ideology over integrity by embracing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s amendatory veto to the so-called Equality for Every Family Act, HB 2568. Despite its pleasant-sounding title, this legislation redefines what it means to be a mother, father, and family — not to promote equality, but to erase the natural and moral distinctions that God Himself ordained. The act deliberately severs parenthood from biology, marriage, and Judeo-Christian tradition. It treats children as commodities and family formation as a contractual arrangement, rather than a sacred trust grounded in the union of one man and one woman. By rewriting the Parentage and Gestational Surrogacy Acts, lawmakers have paved the way for state-sanctioned confusion — replacing natural law and parental responsibility with government-imposed definitions — new constructs — rooted in radical gender ideology. Children have a God-given inherent right — not merely a preference — to be known, loved, and raised by their biological mother and father whenever possible. This truth will never be outdated; it is foundational to human flourishing and social stability. By blurring those God-given roles, Illinois continues its descent into moral chaos, undermining both parental rights and the best interests of children. True equality is not achieved by denying reality or redefining the family. It is found in upholding truth, honoring motherhood and fatherhood, and protecting the vulnerable — especially children — from the experimental social agendas of adults.
David E. Smith, Executive Director
Illinois Family Institute
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