Catholic Bishops of Australia
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Respect for all
At this time in history there is much discussion about the meaning of marriage. Some suggest that it is unjustly discriminatory not to allow people with same-sex attraction to marry someone of the same sex. Others believe that marriage is an institution uniting a man and a woman. We wish by this pastoral letter to […] More
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Marriage equality & discrimination
Advocates for ‘same-sex marriage’ 1 rarely focus on the real meaning and purpose of marriage. Instead they assume that equal dignity and the principle of non- discrimination demand the legal recognition of same-sex relationships as marriages. This appeal to equality and non- discrimination gets things the wrong way around. Justice requires us to treat people […] More
