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