by John | Jun 3, 2012 | News, World news
The Conservative faction of American Judaism has formally come out in support of equal marriage, nearly six years after lifting a ban on ordaining gay men and women as rabbis. The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards (CJLS) ruled unanimously,...
by John | Apr 20, 2012 | Australian news, News
The House of Representatives public hearing on same-sex marriage, held at NSW Parliament on April 12, saw the largest non-Christian religious faith in Australia come out in support of marriage equality. The Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils (FABC),...
by John | Apr 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
CHURCHES’ hardline stance against same-sex marriage is damaging their image, their opponents claim. Thirty-five Australian faith leaders, including six South Australians, signed a letter supporting gay marriage. They include Uniting Church ministers Rev Steve...
by John | Apr 2, 2012 | AME media releases, News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality
Australian Marriage Equality has welcomed a letter from 77 Clergy from across Australia calling on Australians to show their support for marriage equality by making submissions to the Senate Inquiry and the House Representatives inquiry into same-sex marriage. (Names...
by John | Mar 27, 2012 | Australian news, News, Religious leaders, Supporters of Equality
The Union for Progressive Judaism has made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill. The UPJ represents 26 congregations and communal organisations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia...