Updates to earlier posts on Christian Marriage. The ideal of not imposing an individual religious view on others implies equality of intention not to impose constraints back upon those with a religious view. That goodwill is not evident.
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Church Leaders Statements Updates

• Hillsong church’s statement has been widely reported. See here] and here.

• John Wilson, Moderator-General, Presbyterian Church of Australia

• Updated statement from Archbishop Davies, Sydney Anglicans

Professional (Academic, Medical and Legal) Views Updates

• American College of Pediatricians position statement last updated May 2017. ACP was labelled a “hate group” for lodging briefs to court cases outlining this position.

• Institute of Public Affairs is concerned that the freedom to criticise traditional marriage now (without legal sanction) will not be matched by the same freedom to criticise SSM if the legislation is changed.

• This article by Kevin Andrews MP is so significant I will create another post entirely to discuss the state of freedom here in Australia.

International Experiences Updates

• A Law Professor documents 10 years worth of experience in Canada.

Prayer

• Australian Prayer Network is promoting widespread prayer during this season. Please consider registering. Current prayer points are:

  1. Praise Him that He has ‘all power and authority on heaven and on ‘earth’ (Matt 28:18) As people decide on how to vote in the plebiscite pray that the Lord would release wisdom and understanding to them which would enable them to see the issues clearly and vote according to the revelation of truth that they receive.

  2. Pray that we, the people of God, would humble ourselves and pray during this “valley of decision” period for our nation that we are entering, seek His face and confess our individual and corporate sin that has allowed us to be drawn into the position we are now facing.

  3. Pray that God would hear our cry for mercy, extend His forgiveness for our sin, and stop us as a nation from turning further from His word by voting to destroy His God given institution of marriage as being between a man and a woman.

• For those of you from the Catholic tradition, this inspiring article illustrates to me that we can connect with the Lord Most High, who is ruler over the nations, and we can cooperate with heaven through united prayer. Consider joining with others to pray the prayers of your tradition.

• May our prayers calling on His Name ascend to heaven with one voice right across this nation over the next couple of months.

This post offers a faith perspective on Christian marriage that might be of assistance as we head towards a postal plebiscite here in Australia. It also compiles articles from Church leaders, Academics and Professionals, and international events.
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