by John | Aug 16, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Poll finds a majority of Australian Christians support same-sex marriage. Christian leaders join campaign for equality. A national opinion poll has found a majority of Australian Christians believe same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, while a number mainstream...
by John | Aug 16, 2011 | Australian commentary
Given the ongoing debate about same-sex marriage, it is time I looked at the two Testaments to remind myself why belief is so hard for me to embrace. The issue is not just the substance of the rules but the incorrigible resistance of biblical injunctions to change....
by John | Aug 13, 2011 | Australian news, News
THE current gay marriage debate spotlights several things. One is the assumption Christians oppose same-sex marriage. Two is the assertion children have a right to male and female parents. Three is that it turned public attention to the otherwise private family life...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 8, 2011 | Australian commentary
Same sex marriage is an issue that vexes Australian politics. Overwhelmingly Australians support same sex marriage, yet our political leadership remains unmoved. Perhaps fearing an electoral backlash or uproar from the churches, the pollies have awkwardly left the...
by Alex Greenwich | Jul 2, 2011 | Australian news, News
The Ecumenical Catholic Church of Australia has come out strongly in support of both civil and religious same-sex marriage. In a statement provided to the Star Observer, Archbishop Ronald Langham wrote that following the “historic and courageous” vote on same-sex...
