In many instances where there is hateful dissension there are extremist Christian behind it, Australia is no different.
I don't recall an anti-gay standard where extremist Christians are not involved. I am sure there at least one somewhere in the world.
February 29, 2016
I don't recall an anti-gay standard where extremist Christians are not involved. I am sure there at least one somewhere in the world.
February 29, 2016
By Matthew Knott
Leaked pamphlets, (click here) to feature in an upcoming campaign against same-sex marriage, suggest children of gay and lesbian parents are more prone to "abuse and neglect" and more likely to be unemployed, abuse drugs and suffer depression.
The pamphlets, which have been authorised by a former parliamentary secretary to John Howard, indicate the potential lines of attack for the "no" campaign at a national plebiscite on same-sex marriage.
Labor and marriage equality campaigners have argued against a plebiscite, saying it will unleash divisive attacks on the gay and lesbian community. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said he has faith Australians will participate in a plebiscite in a civil and sensible manner.
The government is finalising the mechanism for the plebiscite to be held after the next election.
The pamphlets, obtained by Fairfax Media, have been prepared and funded by Chris Miles, a former Liberal MP and member of the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Mr Miles served as the Member for the Tasmanian electorate of Braddon from 1984 until 1998. He co-founded the Lyons Forum, a now disbanded group of conservative Christian MPs including Kevin Andrews and Eric Abetz.
The pamphlets, which have not yet been distributed, seek to sow doubts about the social impact of legalising same-sex marriage, which they describe as "same-sex mirage".
The pamphlet reads: "Married biological parents have a better record for providing safety and development of healthy, well-adjusted adult children....
Former Prime Minister John Howard wanted the Parliament to vote on gay marriage rather than putting it before the public. (click here)
Former Prime Minister John Howard wanted the Parliament to vote on gay marriage rather than putting it before the public. (click here)