Labour Party councillor Chika Amadi, a member on the United Kingdom’s Harrow Council, says changes in the law regarding same-sex marriage have stripped her of her right to free speech. Continue reading “Share Your Voice”
A Human Right or a Privilege?
Tom Wappel, a retired Canadian parliamentarian, says he is particularly concerned about how the same-sex marriage has morphed from a call for tolerance of different positions to a forced acceptance of one position. Continue reading “A Human Right or a Privilege?”
Are You Wondering Why Same Sex Marriage Is Such a Big Deal?
By: James Parker
Well, you’re not alone. A lot of Australians are not sure why this is such an important issue when there are so many other issues we could be solving. Continue reading “Are You Wondering Why Same Sex Marriage Is Such a Big Deal?”
Charter Freedoms
“Certainly there’s been an impact and an effect on what you can say,” says Canadian civil rights lawyer Albertos Polizogopoulos. Continue reading “Charter Freedoms”
Smooth Sailing Ahead…?
British barrister Paul Diamond says there is no doubt that a change in the definition of marriage has resulted in significant consequences in his country towards those who hold more traditional viewpoints. Continue reading “Smooth Sailing Ahead…?”
Can Equality Trump Freedom?
You would think that a cornerstone of equality would be the right to freedom of religion, belief and expression.
However, Prof. Barry Bussey says in Canada, the argument for equality is actually being used to undermine those core beliefs for students at Trinity Western University (TWU). Continue reading “Can Equality Trump Freedom?”
We Don’t Have to Speculate: Both Sides Agree on Profound Impacts
“In Australia you’re going to have to be absolutely aware that your laws have to be crystal clear to protect freedom of conscience and diversity,” Professor Iain Benson says. Continue reading “We Don’t Have to Speculate: Both Sides Agree on Profound Impacts”
How Free Should Australia Be?
“I wish I could kick you in the f**king face. That would be so satisfying.” Such is the current quality of debate on the plebiscite trail. And it proves that really, the crisis is almost nothing to do with marriage. It’s to do with our freedoms. The freedom to meet, to speak, to listen. Continue reading “How Free Should Australia Be?”
The Church in Las Vegas: Shining a Light in the Midst of Terror
By: Clare Bruce | Hope 1032
Just 10 minutes’ drive from the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, where the recent terrors took place, around 2000 people meet every week in the community of Summerlin to worship God. Continue reading “The Church in Las Vegas: Shining a Light in the Midst of Terror”
Is There a Third Way to Resolve the Marriage Debate?
By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House
Can the marriage law be amended in a way that both ‘sides’ in the current debate could be accommodated? Continue reading “Is There a Third Way to Resolve the Marriage Debate?”