Same-sex backers urge public debate

Same-sex backers urge public debate

by | Jan 1, 2011 | Australian news, News

Advocates for same-sex marriage have issued an invitation to Gympie Catholic priest, Fr Pat Cassidy, and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss to debate the issue. Spokesperson for Australian Marriage Equality Peter Furness said it was important Gympie residents had an...
The changing meaning of marriage

The changing meaning of marriage

by | Dec 31, 2010 | Australian commentary

Dan Savage explains why it’s straight people who have redefined marriage, not gay people. This morning, syndicated US advice columnist and gay rights advocate, Dan Savage, was interviewed by Julian Morrow on Australia’s Radio National. Here’s what he...
Enough agonizing, Mr. President

Enough agonizing, Mr. President

by | Dec 30, 2010 | Overseas commentary

Obama says he is struggling with whether to endorse same-sex marriage. We say, support marriage equality. We can’t peer into President Obama’s soul, but his statement last week that he is “struggling” with whether to endorse same-sex marriage...
Gympie church fuels global debate

Gympie church fuels global debate

by | Dec 30, 2010 | Australian news, News

The debate over homosexuality and equal rights has been stirred up over a Catholic priest’s decision to use Christmas mass as a forum to deliver a campaign against same sex marriage. Gympie’s St Patrick’s Parish priest Pat Cassidy caused controversy by choosing the...