My mind and heart have been quite exercised in recent times as members of my church tribe (Churches of Christ in Australia) respond to the change in secular marriage laws that now accommodate same-sex union. The traditional discretion allowed to officiating ministers has been effectively withdrawn where same-gender applications for marriage are concerned as ourContinue reading “How will the Uniting Church hold two views on marriage?”
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“How would gays get on in your church?”
It was a simple question. I gave a simple answer – “The same as anybody else,” I replied. There was a question behind the question, however. As the topic of same-sex marriage rises to be the star turn at this weekend’s Australian Labor Party conference, anxious attention from both the anti and pro camps testsContinue reading ““How would gays get on in your church?””
Same sex marriage – a mugwump’s perspective
This one is hotting up for parliamentary attention next week, with both the Australian Christian Lobby and Getup! campaigning from opposite sides. It looks like it’s going to be high noon at the OK Corral as these two shape up to each other in their lobbying for support. Funny thing is that, in the past,Continue reading “Same sex marriage – a mugwump’s perspective”
Wondering Pilgrim 