Australian Sally Army Apologise For Gay Hate

The Australian Salvation Army has apologised after a senior official said that gay people should be put to death.

Major Andrew Craibe was asked by an Australian LGBT radio station if the organisation believed LGBT people should die.

Major Craibe said: “You know, we have an alignment to the Scriptures, but that’s our belief.”

He added: “I qualify by way of, that’s where my belief system is structured, you know? It’s what it comes to, that salvation story, and that we can be redeemed from that. That’s my belief.”

Major Bruce Harmer, the Salvation Army’s Communications and Public Relations Secretary for its Eastern Territory, said in a statement: “The Salvation Army sincerely apologizes to all members of the [LGBT] community and to all our clients, employees, volunteers and those who are part of our faith communities for the offence caused by this miscommunication.

“The Scripture in question, viewed in its broader context, is not referring to physical death, nor is it specifically targeted at homosexual behaviour.”

He added: “The leadership of The Salvation Army continues to reflect on Christian and Biblical tradition, and especially on the themes of justice and mercy, to further deepen the understandings of our own members and build a more healthy relationship with the [LGBT] community.“We pledge to continue to offer services to all Australians and to treat each person with dignity, respect and non-discrimination.”

Australia's Mardi Gras Returns to Gay Roots?

 After nearly a decade branded as the New Mardi Gras, organisers have announced Mardi Gras 2012will return to its roots by going back to its old name of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

The lycra and glitter-filled parade, to be held in March, was relaunched last Thursday after organisers were told they were losing their way.

Organisers say participants next year are likely to be calling for the right to be married.

“I would absolutely say that marriage equality will be right up there,’’ Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Graschairman Pete Urmson said.

“We would like to think we might be celebrating.’

Inside Australia's Gay Cure.

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Inside Australia's 'Gay Cure'  from Jason Shaw

If I were to mention the word exodus to you, what would you think?  Migration or evacuation might come to mind, but for many all over the world the mention of the name Exodus is greeted with horror, anger and fear.  For Exodus is an American organisation of global religious ministries that claims to ‘cure’ gays with some very alarming practises.

Exorcisms, hugging, behavioural management and marriage are all among those alarming methods used by Exodus Christian ministries to "heal" or “cure” homosexuals according to a former leader who has now seen the light and wants such things stamped out.

Paul Martin became one of the main counsellors at the Melbourne branch of Exodus Asia Pacific during his 20’s has told local Australian newspapers, that after signing up to the Exodus ministries, parishioners would partake in various “treatment programs” which included focused prayer groups, counselling, and exercises, even exorcisms designed to cast out their inner ‘gay’ demons.

The Exodus message stems from the idea that homosexuality stems from a childhood love-deficit, that you weren't loved enough by your father and so crave love from men, or that you were sexually abused; basically that homosexuality comes from a bad place, that homosexuals are damaged people, and that Exodus will heal your brokenness, according to Paul Martin.

Tasmania votes for gay marriage.

GAY activists say yesterday's vote by Tasmania's lower house calling for gay marriage -- the first in an Australia parliament -- will build pressure on federal Labor ahead of its national conference.

State Labor MPs backed a Greens motion calling on the Gillard government to change the federal Marriage Act to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Gay marriage campaigners hailed passionate speeches in favour of the change by Labor MPs from blue-collar and Christian backgrounds, vowing to send the Hansard to Julia Gillard, who opposes gay marriage.

Premier Lara Giddings said the vote sent a message to the nation that "the time for marriage equality is here".

Top judge slammed for view on gays.

Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Photo: Reuters

JOHANNESBURG: The South African President, Jacob Zuma, has brushed aside criticism from gay rights and women's groups and appointed a conservative Christian as the new Chief Justice, a move that will have an impact on the country's judicial system for at least a decade.

Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, who told a judicial panel last weekend he believed God chose him to head the Constitutional Court, is a member of the Winners Chapel, which believes homosexuality is a disease and ''curable''.

He has been criticised for decisions that threw out jail sentences for men convicted of marital rape or assaulting their girlfriends and reduced the sentences of men convicted of raping children.

Cairns register to accept same-sex couples

 

A north Queensland council plans to set up a partnership register that will acknowledge gay, lesbian and transgender unions.

Cairns Regional Council have been in discussions with other councils in Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania that already have relationship registers to give people an alternative to traditional marriage.

No deal to tone down gay debate in Australia

 

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told gay advocates Labor bosses are not trying to avoid a robust debate on same-sex marriage at its December national conference.

Whispers suggest Labor is stitching up a deal between its Left and Right factions to hold a conscience vote, and hopefully lower the tone of debate once it comes up for discussion.

Sources told News Ltd that it is considering the option of a vote either before or after the conference.But gay advocates, who met with Ms Gillard in a private meeting in Canberra on Tuesday, say they're satisfied the same-sex marriage issue will be thrashed out in earnest come December.

Idea of gay marriage slowly expands for Australians

 

Julia Gillard on stage at the 2010 pre-election forum held at Rooty Hill RSL in western Sydney. Picture: Cameron Richardson Source: The Daily Telegraph

 

Ten days out from the 2010 election, Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott fronted a forum of undecided voters at Rooty Hill RSL, in Sydney's west. It was a media circus, to be sure, but it was also mercifully unscripted, perilous for the leaders, and all too rare in our politics.

Australian anti-gay marriage rally held as poll finds Christians support equality

 

Gay marriage opponents held a rally in Canberra today to condemn marriage equality.

The ‘National Day for Marriage’ rally, organised by the Australian Christian Lobby, heard from a number of speakers, including MPs, who claimed that gay marriage is “selfish”, will “destroy marriage” and could give rights to paedophiles.

Around 500 people joined the event at Parliament House.

Hundreds rally for same-sex marriage in Australia

 

Hundreds of same-sex marriage advocates, some dressed as Jesus Christ and the Pope, have gathered in Brisbane as part of a national day of protest.  Gay and lesbian rights' protests were held across the country on Saturday ahead of the ALP National Conference in December.

Gay and lesbian retirement village goes ahead at Ballan in Australia.

 

AUSTRALIA'S first gay and lesbian retirement village is being built on Geelong's doorstep at Ballan in Victoria.

The 120-unit complex for over 55s is being built on the Ballan-Geelong Rd, and it will include an indoor heated spa, bar and croquet lawn.

'Demonised' Christians Pull Out of Gay Talks In Hobart

 

ANTI-gay marriage groups say they are pulling out of a public debate in Hobart because they are sick of being demonised by their opposition, reports the Herald Sun news paper.

The Australian Christian Lobby's Jim Wallace, state Liberal MP Michael Ferguson and Terri Kelleher of the Australian Family Association were set to take part in a debate about gay marriage at the University of Tasmania in Launceston.

New South Wales Falls Short On Gay Marriage.

 

No move forward for Australian’s in the state of New South Wales, as the state ALP Conference has failed to endorse full marriage rights for same-sex couples this week.

Aussie Christians Complain About Gay Ad

Jason Shaw

Christian groups are behind a campaign to topple sexual health advertisement programme in Queensland, Australia.

Mel Gibson’s gay brother speaks out

 

It has been revealed that Mel Gibson has an adopted gay brother.  Andrew Gibson, who vehemently defends his famous sibling, said in an interview at the weekend that he refuses to believe alleged taped conversations between Mel and ex-wife Oksana Grigorieva, in which the actor uses homophobic and racist language, are actually him.

Gay Aussies To Be Banned From Going To New York?

 

In a strange and incredibly homophobic move, the Australian government is about to apply an blanket ban on  the marriages of gay Australians in New York.

Australian Parliament To Hear Gay Marriage Views–But Only For 5 Minutes.

 

Parliament in Australia has agreed to set aside some  time next month for MPs to speak out on the issue of gay marriage, a loud cheer may come from the gay community,  but it is a very short one,  much like the debate -   just five minutes.

Man jailed for killing gay housemate

 

A Melbourne man who dropped an 8kg concrete platypus on his gay housemate as he bashed him to death has been jailed. Aaron James Johnstone, 29, said he lost control after his housemate, Phillip Higgins, 46, made sexual advances towards him in September 2006.

AIDS Battle 30 Years On: Tragedy and Hope

 

On June 5, 1981, American epidemiologists reported a baffling event: five young gay men in Los Angeles, all previously healthy, had fallen ill with pneumonia. Two had died. They would be the first casualties of a new virus which has now claimed more lives than a world war.

Australian School Programme Dangers

 

A LABOR senator has expressed concern about the controversial national school chaplaincy program, happening in Australia,  saying the idea of chaplains sharing their conservative views on homosexuality with children struggling with their sexuality scares him as a parent.