Memorandum from Cilla Long (CJ&I 220)

 
I am writing due to my very real concerns relating to the amendments put forward on this bill.
 
I am a Christian who like thousands of others are not against homosexuals yet do hold to the Bible's teaching that sex in all forms outside of marriage are sinful. This of course includes homosexual sexual acts.
 
I do not wish that this group of people anymore than any other are victimised, and therefore understand the need for laws to protect. However I believe we already have laws in place to fulfil this need.
The amendments proposed are bias towards homosexuals and deny the rights and freedoms of Christians to follow the teachings of the Bible which our whole legal system have been built upon. 
 
The Bible clearly states that sex should be between one man and one woman within marriage. The reason of this is for our benefit to live happy balanced fulfilled, healthy lives. Not only as individuals but also as a family unit.
I believe it is the downfall of the family that has directly effects the society we currently live in.
 
The government has commented regarding the lack of respect people have for one another. This law shows no respect for God. For his Word, Or his people. It deny's our freedom to speak according to our belief.
 
This law effectely makes it a crime to teach certain parts of the Bible, even in church. 
Please note that God has warned people not to take out or add anything to His Word, which is the Bible. Or suffer the consequences!
 
If this Bill becomes law you will be filling prisons with Christians who's only crime will be following the teachings of the Bible.

October 2007