Christians not being given a fair go

I like The Saturday Paper, indeed all Schwartz Media publications, because they investigate issues for the most part thoughtfully, rationally and with a sense of fairness. However, in the case of the same-sex marriage debate, journalists appear to have a bias against Christians, often distorting their arguments. There is plenty of evidence that those with a Christian view of marriage are being unfairly targeted, not only in the media, but by large companies in favour of same-sex marriage for commercial reasons. The Saturday Paper and The Monthly have failed to ensure the Christian side is fairly presented. The Anglican Bishop of Tasmania, Richard Condie, in his recent letter, says the Christian view of marriage is based on the Bible: “At the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female’ ” and “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh.” Also the prayer book sets out the purpose of marriage as procreation, as a remedy against sin and fornication, and for mutual support. Christians want to be obedient to Christ’s teaching and believe this is still the best model. They are committed to full equality for homosexual people under the law, which we have in Australia. Finally, the bishop encourages us to express our views as our conscience directs, not as our bishop dictates.

– Antony Ault, Rose Bay, Tas