by John | Apr 22, 2012 | News, World news
A group of leading Anglicans says the Church of England has “nothing to fear” from the prospect of gay marriage and it is should be a cause for rejoicing. In a letter to The Times, prominent figures including five former bishops say statements by church...
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 19, 2012 | News, Religious leaders, Who supports equality, World news
The Archbishop of Wales has said that gay marriage should be welcomed by the Anglican Church and expressed his concern that gay people might not be treated with care and sympathy during debate on the issue, reported Wales Online. In a presidential address to members...
by John | Apr 13, 2012 | Australian news, News
AT A federal inquiry into legalising gay marriage yesterday, Bishop Robert Forsythe said churches were well aware their hold over the institution of marriage was waning. ”I respect we live in a multi-faith,’ multicultural, secular society. We Anglicans...
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...
