by John | Apr 11, 2012 | AME media releases, AME resources, News, Religious leaders, Resources, Who supports equality
Advocates for marriage equality will tell tomorrow’s parliamentary hearing on same-sex marriage that Australia has a historic opportunity to become a more equal and inclusive nation. Tomorrow in Sydney, legal, religious and community leaders will tell a House of...
by John | Apr 10, 2012 | Australian commentary
The greatest revision of belief within the Judaeo-Christian faiths since the Reformation is underway. It is a bruising process with skirmishes erupting regularly around the globe. Conservatives are still winning, but progressives are gaining. Six Roman Catholic...
by John | Apr 4, 2012 | Australian news, News
SYDNEY archbishop George Pell is pleading with the Federal Government not to allow gay marriage, saying the constructs of marriage are the glue that holds society together. Cardinal Pell says it would be a “grave injustice” if children were...
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 3, 2012 | Australian news, News
At least 45,000 submissions of support were sent to the Senate inquiry into a bill allowing same-sex marriage, advocates say. The Senate inquiry closed yesterday and the Star Observer understands that supportive submissions well outnumber those against, although a...