Rob the Dentist
Do you remember the ad with the dentist who can’t show you his face on television? Well, I feel a bit like that. I am employed by a faith-based organisation, and, as a condition of my employment, I had to sign a contract that says I will adhere to the *denominational*...
Same-sex marriage: What does the Bible really have to say?
As Australia faces a postal survey on same-sex marriage, we are seeing a steady stream of articles arguing the Yes or No case. Many on the No side are prone to citing the Bible or appealing to "biblical values". But what does the Bible actually say about human...
The Debate Creating Atheists
By Katie Shead There is currently a ‘respectful’ debate on whether or not two people of the same sex or gender should be allowed to marry. Regardless of my own views on the subject, there is one major problem with this ‘respectful’ debate: it is not respectful at all....
The Reality and Goodness of Same-Sex Love Demands the Extension of Marriage Rites
Same-sex marriage is a logical extension of the acceptance of homosexuality; conversely, the denial of marriage rites is an indication of failure to accept homosexuality. The Rev. Gary D. Bouma is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Monash University, and Associate...
Yes
I am a Christian, a person deeply formed by the Church and its gospel. Even more, I am a Baptist minister. For the past thirty-five years I have given my life to understanding, living and proclaiming the message of Jesus. It is because of this, not in spite of [...]...
Don’t fall for the fear-mongering. Freedom of religion is an important issue for a pluralist society, but it’s not a crisis created by marriage equality
One of the fears of many religious people have around marriage equality is that it will erode their freedom to practice their religion. So how valid is this concern? My thesis is this: marriage equality will throw up questions about religious freedom, but they will...
The Meaning of Marriage
What does marriage mean? The debate over marriage equality has forced us to ask this question. It is a good question to ask. In a 2011 article for the Sydney Anglicans website, which was later abbreviated to appear on the Drum website, Anglican Rector Michael Jensen...
The Reality and Goodness of Same-Sex Love Demands the Extension of Marriage Rites
Same-sex marriage is a logical extension of the acceptance of homosexuality; conversely, the denial of marriage rites is an indication of failure to accept homosexuality. The Rev. Gary D. Bouma is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Monash University, and Associate...
Marriage Equality ABC News 24 07-08-2017 – Rev Dr Margaret Mayman
Australian Christians supporting marriage equality, opposing plebiscite, and calling for a free vote in parliament. Interviewed by Joe O'Brien. Opposing viewpoint by ACL. Click here to view original web page at www.youtube.com
‘You don’t speak for me’: Christian support for marriage equality is growing
As Australia’s politicians again teeter on the edge of deciding to decide about marriage equality, there are those who will want to give the impression that Christians are all (or mostly) singing from the same hymn sheet on this. We are not. The hymn sheet itself has...
Media Release Christians support Civil Marriage Equality Bill Final.pdf
A group of Christian leaders and academics today welcomed the much-anticipated Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017, opposing any form of plebiscite and instead urging the Parliament to make it law through a free vote in the Australian...
How (Not) to Apologise to LGBTIQ+ Australians: A Christian Perspective
How should Christians apologise for contributing to the hurt, discrimination and exclusion of LGBTIQ+ people by the church and in society generally. What form should an apology take? Credit: MarijaRadovic / Getty Images Rosie Clare Shorter is a postgraduate student in...