Monthly Archives: October 2016

What if Marriage is About More Than Love?

What if Marriage is About More Than Love?
Wise words from Lucy Wicks MP, federal member for Robertson NSW. She points out that, as an ideal, we should keep marriage as a structure that gives children both a mother and father.... That is exactly what marriage does. And that is exactly what 'same-sex marriage' prevents. Why does such a common-sense statement now sound so...
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THE BOOK THE PRINTER BANNED IS NOW A ‘BEST-SELLER’!

THE BOOK THE PRINTER BANNED IS NOW A ‘BEST-SELLER’!
As we reach one month since the launch of Dr David van Gend's book, STEALING FROM A CHILD: THE INJUSTICE OF 'MARRIAGE EQUALITY', we have reached 5,000 sales. That makes the book a 'best seller', of sorts - despite the ideological ban by the printer, and the 'silent treatment' by major media. Thank you everyone...
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Same-Sex Marriage ‘Opinion Poll’ Affects Everyone

Same-Sex Marriage ‘Opinion Poll’ Affects Everyone
Mr Shorten asks, "“Why should gay people in Australia have to go through a lawmaking process that nobody else does? Why do their relationships have an opinion poll?” Answer: "It's not just about gay people, Mr Alternative PM. Same-sex relationships already have exactly the same legal status and benefits in Australian law as any other couple,...
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PLEBISCITE GONE? THE MARRIAGE CAMPAIGN DOES NOT MISS A BEAT.

PLEBISCITE GONE? THE MARRIAGE CAMPAIGN DOES NOT MISS A BEAT.
The president of the Australian Marriage Forum, Dr David van Gend, commented on Labor's blocking of the people's vote on marriage. He made clear that the national campaign for winning Australian hearts and minds and keeping the Coalition government faithful on marriage, will not slow down even for a day. He said, at the Canberra launch...
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‘Stealing From a Child’ – Radio interviews worth a listen

‘Stealing From a Child’ – Radio interviews worth a listen
Lyle Shelton & David van Gend - on the state of the marriage debate, and the book tour: "This book is a tour de force. For anyone who's confused about this issue, David has marshalled all the arguments in a sensitive, compassionate but clear way... You've done a great service, David, in producing this book". Lyle Shelton,...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Time to stop treating LGBT citizens as emotional invalids

MEDIA RELEASE: Time to stop treating LGBT citizens as emotional invalids
“Why do mental health professionals like Professor Patrick McGorry (SMH 4/10) keep telling LGBT people that that are emotional basket cases? That they are so weak that they cannot possibly play their role as citizens in the plebiscite debate?“ asked Dr David van Gend, a GP and President of the Australian Marriage Forum. “That is an...
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