Why would Gillard ignore homosexual health issues?
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, due to pressure from Homosexual activists has pulled out of speaking at the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference after its leader suggested a homosexual ''lifestyle'' was more hazardous to health than smoking.
The group's managing director, Jim Wallace, made the comment in Tasmania this week during a debate on same-sex marriage. Rodney Coomes from the Homosexual lobby did admit to particular health issues that face the homosexual community but attacked Wallace's dated statistics.
It has outraged homosexual campaigners, who called for Ms Gillard to distance herself from the standard position of Christianity in that any sexual act outside of heterosexual marriage is sin. Homosexuals want Gillard not to speak at the ACL conference. It does beg the question why would the ACL want Gillard as their speaker considering the fact that she is the first PM to flout a live-in boyfriend. Such a relationship according to scripture is not only sinful but overtly offensive to God as a nation leader. Such actions draw God's condemnation.
Ms Gillard yesterday described Mr Wallace's comments ''offensive'' and said she would not speak at the lobby's conference. However, she did not address the health issue, but like usual played to the homosexual lobby.
''To compare the health effects of smoking cigarettes with the many struggles gay and lesbian Australians endure in contemporary society is heartless and wrong,'' she said. ''Although everyone is entitled to their own view, these statements reiterated again today on behalf of ACL are totally unacceptable.
''There are a range of deeply held views in the community on the issue of same-sex marriage but it is the responsibility of all parties in this debate to be respectful and responsible in any public comments they make.'' Was Gillard also including comments made by homosexual activists, a greens senator also or just Wallace? Are Christians who object to sinful homosexuality the easy punching bag or should they present their arguments clearly, with evidence and still be slurred by Homosexual activists and branded bigots.
Mr Wallace said Ms Gillard's withdrawal would come as a ''deep disappointment'' to Australian Christians. But to other Christians it would be a total relief as her worldview, lifestyle and moral history are an affront to many Christians, who wonder how this person became PM.
Mr Wallace denied that had said smoking was healthier than gay marriage. ''What I did say is that heterosexual sex and homosexual sex are different and have different health consequences,'' he said. ''They should not be packaged the same way as marriage because, as just one of many reasons, they are different.
''If we warn against smoking because it carries health dangers, we should also be warning young people in particular about activity which clearly carries health risks.''
The group's managing director, Jim Wallace, made the comment in Tasmania this week during a debate on same-sex marriage. Rodney Coomes from the Homosexual lobby did admit to particular health issues that face the homosexual community but attacked Wallace's dated statistics.
It has outraged homosexual campaigners, who called for Ms Gillard to distance herself from the standard position of Christianity in that any sexual act outside of heterosexual marriage is sin. Homosexuals want Gillard not to speak at the ACL conference. It does beg the question why would the ACL want Gillard as their speaker considering the fact that she is the first PM to flout a live-in boyfriend. Such a relationship according to scripture is not only sinful but overtly offensive to God as a nation leader. Such actions draw God's condemnation.
Ms Gillard yesterday described Mr Wallace's comments ''offensive'' and said she would not speak at the lobby's conference. However, she did not address the health issue, but like usual played to the homosexual lobby.
''To compare the health effects of smoking cigarettes with the many struggles gay and lesbian Australians endure in contemporary society is heartless and wrong,'' she said. ''Although everyone is entitled to their own view, these statements reiterated again today on behalf of ACL are totally unacceptable.
''There are a range of deeply held views in the community on the issue of same-sex marriage but it is the responsibility of all parties in this debate to be respectful and responsible in any public comments they make.'' Was Gillard also including comments made by homosexual activists, a greens senator also or just Wallace? Are Christians who object to sinful homosexuality the easy punching bag or should they present their arguments clearly, with evidence and still be slurred by Homosexual activists and branded bigots.
Mr Wallace said Ms Gillard's withdrawal would come as a ''deep disappointment'' to Australian Christians. But to other Christians it would be a total relief as her worldview, lifestyle and moral history are an affront to many Christians, who wonder how this person became PM.
Mr Wallace denied that had said smoking was healthier than gay marriage. ''What I did say is that heterosexual sex and homosexual sex are different and have different health consequences,'' he said. ''They should not be packaged the same way as marriage because, as just one of many reasons, they are different.
''If we warn against smoking because it carries health dangers, we should also be warning young people in particular about activity which clearly carries health risks.''
The Australian Rainbow Labor Network, which provides advocates on gay rights within the Labor Party, congratulated Ms Gillard on her stance and decision but ignored the health warning altogether because this is a political issue.
The Australian Marriage Equality convener, Alex Greenwich, thanked Ms Gillard ''for so strongly rejecting the extremism of the Australian Christian Lobby.'' But Alex calls everything extreme when you disagree with their agenda.
The president of the Australian Medical Association, Steve Hambleton, said Mr Wallace's comments were ''appalling'' and the comparison of homosexuality with smoking was ''totally inappropriate.'' Even though studies continue to show (San Francisco) that 36% of homosexual men with HIV are still having unprotected sex with other homosexual men without informing these men of their HIV status. We should expect a better response from the medical world.
The bill, introduced by the Labor backbencher Stephen Jones, looks likely to be defeated by the combined forces of its Labor opponents - including Ms Gillard - and the Coalition.
The president of the Australian Medical Association, Steve Hambleton, said Mr Wallace's comments were ''appalling'' and the comparison of homosexuality with smoking was ''totally inappropriate.'' Even though studies continue to show (San Francisco) that 36% of homosexual men with HIV are still having unprotected sex with other homosexual men without informing these men of their HIV status. We should expect a better response from the medical world.
The bill, introduced by the Labor backbencher Stephen Jones, looks likely to be defeated by the combined forces of its Labor opponents - including Ms Gillard - and the Coalition.
