By Clare BruceSunday 5 Nov 2017Open House InterviewsNewsReading Time: 2 minutes
In the final days of the Australian Marriage Survey, we’ve added fresh new interviews and articles, on different perspectives and life experiences. Further down, you can brush up on the basics, check out some ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ positions, and Hope Media’s official stance. Postal votes must be in by Tuesday, November 7.
Human Experiences
Melbourne Pastors’ Peaceful Responses after Churches Graffitied with ‘Vote Yes’ Slogans
When two Melbourne churches were vandalised with graffiti by an angry yes campaigner, the pastors responded with messages of grace, peace and love. See Article / Podcast
“Church is the Place That Shattered My Homophobia”
After two Melbourne churches were vandalised with ‘Vote Yes’ graffiti, Daniel Christiansz says it was in these churches that he learnt to love the gay community. See Article / Podcast
Aboriginal Elders Fear a Change to Marriage Will Damage Ancient Kinship Structures
Many Aboriginal elders are worried about how same sex marriage could affect their traditional kinship structure, handed down over thousands of years. See Article / Podcast
“Being a ‘Gay-No-Voter’ was Worse Than Coming Out” Say LGBTI Conservatives
A surprising turn in the marriage debate, has been the emergence of an LGBTI ‘No’ group —and they’ve been bullied as much as straight people for their views. See Article / Podcast
On the ‘No’ Vote
Marriage Debate: Progress is Not Always As It Seems – Michael Jensen
Sometimes being out of step with popular culture for good and godly reasons is necessary to be faithful to our calling, argues Michael Jensen. See Article / Podcast
Why History, Society and Religion Regard Marriage as Heterosexual: John Dickson
Historian and theologian, Rev Dr John Dickson, says heterosexual marriage was the standard for centuries in both Biblical and non-Biblical cultures. See Article / Podcast
On The ‘Yes’ Vote
‘Australian Christians for Marriage Equality’: The Christian ‘Yes’ Campaigners
Christian leaders who want Same Sex Marriage legalised, have launched Australian Christians for Marriage Equality. We chat to Brisbane’s Anglican Reverend Dr Peter Catt. See Article / Podcast
Religious Freedom and Same Sex Marriage? A Matter of Who You Trust, says MP Tim Wilson
Given the importance of religious freedom, why won’t the ‘Yes’ campaigners negotiate to ensure it? A frank interview with Liberal MP Tim Wilson, who shares about his own same sex relationship. See Article / Podcast
The Hope Position
Statement by the Board of Hope Media Ltd on the Marriage Reform Debate
Hope Media has an official position on Same Sex Marriage and the Australian Marriage Law debate. It is based on the principles in our constitution around marriage, diversity, respect, and Christian broadcasting. Read Statement
The Basics
Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey: The Basic Facts
The upcoming Australian Marriage Law (Same Sex Marriage) Postal Survey, will happen by post between September and November. Here’s what you need to know. See Article