Australian Marriage equality make up poll results
A Galaxy research poll commissioned by Australian Marriage Equality was released today concluded that 53% of Australians who identify as Christians support same-sex marriage, while 41% oppose. Yet a 2009 Galaxy Poll revealed that 86% of Australians, including those in Labor Party heartland, believe children should be reared by their biological mum and dad wherever possible. It all depends on how questions are asked, and the Australian Marriage Equality shaped the questions, and defined what a Christian is, a self declaration a person who attends church weekly, a person who adheres to scriptures? We don't know do we?
Australian Marriage Equality spokesperson, Malcolm McPherson, have stated, "Christian groups that oppose marriage equality like the Australian Christian Lobby are entitled to their view, but they do not represent the majority of Australian Christians" These broad statement hold very little truth.
The biased research poll was released ahead of the rally against same-sex marriage in Canberra, where close to 1,000 political, civic, religious leaders and families gathered in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra to send a clear signal from mainstream Australia to politicians saying "Don't Meddle with Marriage".
The rally was convened by the Australian Family Association and the National Marriage Coalition with the support of the Australian Christian Lobby and the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation.
Warwick Marsh from the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation said that the claim that the majority of Australians support homosexual "marriage" just doesn't stack up. He said, "A 2009 Galaxy Poll revealed that 86% of Australians, including those in Labor Party heartland, believe children should be reared by their biological mum and dad wherever possible. Those pushing to revise marriage are out of touch with mainstream Australia. We urge all politicians to listen to the people, stand firm on marriage, and protect our children."
National Vice-President of the Australian Family Association, Mary-Louise Fowler insisted, "Children have to come first. The proposal to revise marriage intentionally deprives children of that most basic experience of having both a mum and dad. This is wrong and must be rejected. Politicians choosing to meddle with marriage will surely pay at the polls."
Gerard Calilhanna from the National Marriage Coalition is deeply concerned about the push from the Greens to introduce homosexual marriage and warned, "What we face today by homosexual marriage is nothing other than the overthrow of marriage in Australia. Why? It will redefine marriage for everyone and sever the legal and social connection between marriage and children, and children have a natural right to a mother and father. No marriage is exempt from this threat."
Managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, Jim Wallace, said "The claim on marriage is incredibly selfish and shows no consideration for those for whom the meaning of marriage is deeply held. Many Australians, particularly the great majority of ethnic communities and people of faith, hold marriage as sacred. This is a norm that has underpinned safe and cohesive societies forever. The last thing we need is to let it go."
The keynote speaker Mrs Rebecca Hagelin who writes a weekly column for the Washington Times "How to Save Your Family" spoke on the topic "One Man, One Woman: the Future of Civil Society".
Australian Marriage Equality spokesperson, Malcolm McPherson, have stated, "Christian groups that oppose marriage equality like the Australian Christian Lobby are entitled to their view, but they do not represent the majority of Australian Christians" These broad statement hold very little truth.
The biased research poll was released ahead of the rally against same-sex marriage in Canberra, where close to 1,000 political, civic, religious leaders and families gathered in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra to send a clear signal from mainstream Australia to politicians saying "Don't Meddle with Marriage".
The rally was convened by the Australian Family Association and the National Marriage Coalition with the support of the Australian Christian Lobby and the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation.
Warwick Marsh from the Dads4Kids Fatherhood Foundation said that the claim that the majority of Australians support homosexual "marriage" just doesn't stack up. He said, "A 2009 Galaxy Poll revealed that 86% of Australians, including those in Labor Party heartland, believe children should be reared by their biological mum and dad wherever possible. Those pushing to revise marriage are out of touch with mainstream Australia. We urge all politicians to listen to the people, stand firm on marriage, and protect our children."
National Vice-President of the Australian Family Association, Mary-Louise Fowler insisted, "Children have to come first. The proposal to revise marriage intentionally deprives children of that most basic experience of having both a mum and dad. This is wrong and must be rejected. Politicians choosing to meddle with marriage will surely pay at the polls."
Gerard Calilhanna from the National Marriage Coalition is deeply concerned about the push from the Greens to introduce homosexual marriage and warned, "What we face today by homosexual marriage is nothing other than the overthrow of marriage in Australia. Why? It will redefine marriage for everyone and sever the legal and social connection between marriage and children, and children have a natural right to a mother and father. No marriage is exempt from this threat."
Managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, Jim Wallace, said "The claim on marriage is incredibly selfish and shows no consideration for those for whom the meaning of marriage is deeply held. Many Australians, particularly the great majority of ethnic communities and people of faith, hold marriage as sacred. This is a norm that has underpinned safe and cohesive societies forever. The last thing we need is to let it go."
The keynote speaker Mrs Rebecca Hagelin who writes a weekly column for the Washington Times "How to Save Your Family" spoke on the topic "One Man, One Woman: the Future of Civil Society".
