Family First says that the outrage being
expressed by gay rights groups against a
radio competition involving a same-sex ‘marriage’ is
ironic.
“We have always argued that by redefining
marriage, Parliament chose to reject the obvious cultural
and natural character of marriage and the subsequent
creation and care of children, and made marriage just about
partnership. It was an arrogant act of cultural vandalism.
This competition simply reiterates the contempt that some
people hold towards this historically and culturally bound
institution,” says Bob McCoskrie, National Director of
Family First NZ.
“This competition makes a mockery of
marriage, but so did the redefining of marriage.”
“The
ironic part is that supporters of redefining marriage argued
for so-called equality and argued that everyone should have
the right to marry whoever they wanted. What they didn’t
understand is that when you redefine and move marriage away
from its proper intent and purpose, these types of stunts
will become more and more common,” says Mr
McCoskrie.
“For millions and millions of people
worldwide, marriage is a specific culturally and
historically bound institution. The equality cause is not
advanced by destroying institutions. Equality should respect
difference, not destroy it.”
“This competition simply
reinforces our concerns about the disrespect for the real
meaning of
marriage.”
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