Keywords: Same-Sex Marriage
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INTERNATIONAL
- Rodney Croome
- 26 November 2010
14 Comments
I'd hoped a reformer and humanist like Frank Brennan would understand that in this world of disposable relationships, valuing love, commitment and inclusion must be our paramount goal. Instead, he has reverted to orthodoxy when confronted with a change that troubles his Catholic conscience.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 24 November 2010
67 Comments
Many same sex couples tell us their relationship is identical with marriage. We can ensure non-discrimination against same sex couples while at the same time maintaining a commitment to children's right to be born of and reared by a father and a mother.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 04 November 2010
15 Comments
Cardinal Pell, with whom I have voiced disagreement, preached superbly at the mass of thanksgiving after the canonisation of Mary MacKillop. 'She does not deter us from struggling to follow her.' As we wrestle with the common good, let's make a place for all our fellow citizens.
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EDUCATION
- Fatima Measham
- 01 November 2010
16 Comments
Principals and teachers can keep gay young people safe at school only to the extent that they are also safe in the wider community. While ticking boxes on ‘teacher training, resources and consultancy’ may not adequately address the source of the behaviour of homophobic bullies, such programs remain important.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 09 February 2010
'Tonight I want to reflect in light of the National Human Rights
Consultation how we as Church can do better in promoting justice for
all in our land. Full text from Frank Brennan's 2010 McCosker Oration, 'The Church as Advocate in the Public Square: Lessons from the National Human Rights Consultation'.
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INFORMATION
- Mick Mac Andrew
- 26 November 2009
3 Comments
I cannot accept that marriage is only about the recognition of people who love, however deeply, one another. The Commonwealth Government should instigate a genuine information
campaign about marriage and allow all opinions to be tested against a
rigorous criteria.
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AUSTRALIA
- Deborah Singerman
- 07 October 2008
9 Comments
Gay equality is a touchstone by which to measure politicians' moderate credentials. Turnbull's support is not totally altruistic: the inner-Sydney seat he represents has one of Australia's largest gay and lesbian populations.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 26 May 2008
15 Comments
Cardinal George Pell opposes a bill of rights
in any form, but there are pros and cons. Some judges are tempted to
extend their reach, running ahead of the public in forcing a social
agenda.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 26 May 2008
1 Comment
The text is from Professor Frank Brennan's 2008 Institute of Justice Studies Oration from 22 May 2008.
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AUSTRALIA
- Ashlea Scicluna
- 20 May 2008
19 Comments
The popular perception of the Netherlands as a tolerant country is only a half-truth. Most Dutch rarely mix with the Islamic population, fearing Islam will encroach upon the traditional values of Dutch identity. The nation has failed to understand and accept its Muslim population.
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RELIGION
- Charles Sherlock
- 10 July 2006
'The Anglican Church' is dividing, according to recent media statements. Some Anglicans seem to be taking such extreme stances, at the risk of turning communion as divine gift into communion as reward for holding certain stances on lifestyle. What difference does all this make to the life of an Australian Anglican diocese or parish?
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AUSTRALIA
- Peter Pierce, David Glanz, Tony Brennan
- 13 June 2006
News from around the traps.
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