by Carol Burger | Jul 27, 2013 | AME media releases, AME Talks
Marriage equality advocates say they will step up their campaign for state same-sex marriage laws following the release today of a NSW parliament report which confirms that the states do have the power to enact such a law. Australian Marriage Equality WA convener,...
by Carol Burger | Jul 27, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
South Africa’s iconic retired archbishop, Desmond Tutu, said on Friday that if he had his pick, he’d go to hell before heading to a heaven that condemned homosexuality as sin. “I would not worship a God who is homophobic and that is how deeply I feel about this,” he...
by Carol Burger | Jul 26, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
REPORT CLEARS THE WAY FOR NSW SAME-SEX MARRIAGE LAW ADVOCATES TO STEP UP STATE CAMPAIGN REPORT WILL ENCOURAGE OTHER STATES TO MOVE FORWARD Marriage equality advocates say they will step up their campaign for state same-sex marriage laws following the release today of...
by Carol Burger | Jul 26, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian news
Within Progressive Judaism, we start with a strong emphasis on the human position. We also believe that every human being is ‘made in God’s image’, and that God is a God of love, kindness and justice. Whilst the majority of people are predominantly heterosexual, it is...
by Carol Burger | Jul 25, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary, Australian news
A Labor backbencher’s bid to legalise gay marriage in South Australia has been defeated in the state’s lower house. Susan Close’s bill was defeated on Thursday after Liberal MPs opposed it on party lines, while Labor members were given a conscience...
by Carol Burger | Jul 25, 2013 | AME Talks, Australian commentary
A push to legalise same-sex marriage in South Australia has failed after MPs voted against legislation in State Parliament. Labor backbencher Susan Close’s Same Sex Marriage Bill 2013 was defeated on the strength of voices in the Lower House and no division was...
