Homosexual law changes
Sir,—To support further D. Pettitt’s letter (April 17); the newest idiom in conversation circles is that "Real men don’t eat quiche,” and “Real women don’t pump gas.” Considering the naive comments made by many opposed to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, it is sad to know that a large number of New Zealanders actually believe this. Surely their opposition to the bill could be substantiated by a more “real interpretation.” — Yours, etc.,
MRS LESLIE M. CROUCHER. April 19, 1985.
Sir,—lt is hardly surprising that people misread opposition to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Christians like Neville Rush say that they love homosexuals while abhorring their practices. This may well be the case, but it is completely contradicted by displays such as the rally in Cathedral Square and the tenor of many letters published in your columns. Despite what Christians may think that they are saying, they are certainly failing to communicate the gospel of Christ. Rather, the message being received is one of contempt, hostility, self-righteous-ness and personal prejudice. This
destroys the Church’s credibility in the eyes of non-Christian homosexuals, so it is little wonder that they do not comprehend the gospel. Christians would do well to remember that actions speak louder than words.—Yours, etc..
J. W. EARLY. April 19, 1985.
Sir,—Need we remind Noreen Queree (April 22) that theft, which is driven by greed, has a victim who seldom consents to be robbed? The homosexual activities that the kill seeks to legalise are driven by kve, and have no unwilling victim. I an glad that the law protects me frctn being robbed, but I do not wisi to be protected from being love! in any way to which I consent—Yours, etc., KEITH WIGNALL. April 22, 1985.
Homosexual law changes
Press, 23 April 1985, Page 12
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