Frustration abounded in my heart after hearing Maurice Williamson speak in Parliament last week during the so-called "debate" preceding the vote which legalised same-sex marriage in New Zealand. I haven't wanted to go there. His jeering at anyone who opposed…
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Same-sex “marriage” and the threat to religious freedom
The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill is due to be read in Parliament for the third and final time tomorrow evening. If this Bill is passed in the House tomorrow night, it will be legal for same-sex couples to…
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Historic Prayer Vigil for Marriage on Parliament Grounds
An historic ecumenical Prayer Vigil to protect traditional marriage took place on Parliament grounds last night, Wednesday 27th March, 2013. About 600 people attended the Vigil, praying for New Zealand's politicians that they may have the wisdom and the courage…
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New Zealanders in Favour of Traditional Marriage to Attend Prayer Vigil
Press Release by New Zealanders for Marriage An outdoor Prayer Vigil in the grounds of Parliament between 6:45 and 8:45 PM this Wednesday evening may give some politicians second thoughts about supporting the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill. Prayers…
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Redefining Marriage
It is an important week for marriage. The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill is at Committee stage, and tomorrow night will be discussed in Parliament. The media have, over the last weeks, begun to call the Bill the "Marriage…
NZ Gay Marriage Bill Passes Second Reading
Last night the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill had its second reading in Parliament and was passed 77 votes to 44. The change from the first reading is very small, that reading saw the Bill pass 80 to 40. …
Spiritual Battle for New Zealand
Today is a day of spiritual battle for New Zealand. Today our parilament will vote on whether our marriage law should include people irrespective of their "sex, sexual orientation or gender identity". Woe to New Zealand if the Marriage Amendment…