Australia 'pressured' to legalize same-sex marriage, prayer continues as Tony Abbott urges 'discipline' amid cabinet tension and alleged 'split' due to 'people's vote'
While the Australian government is being pushed to the limits in its decision making for the legalization of same-sex marriage, prayers are being offered around the country.
According to the Life Site, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney said he is totally against efforts to "bully" Australians into legalizing same-sex marriage, and while efforts to legalize it continue to ramp up in the wake of similar legislations passed in the United States and Ireland, Fisher remains firm.
Fisher slammed the "powerful forces" who are "determined to silence any opposition" and "bully [us] all into accepting the deconstruction and redefinition of a fundamental institution."
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The Archbishop also noted that "Real marriage illuminates our understanding of the Christ-to-Church relationship. In turn, it strengthens our resolve to support marriages, so they really can be faithful, fruitful, final unions of people of the opposite sex..."
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared a warning to cabinet ministers, making it clear that certain consequences will be passed on to those who will be caught leaking information about the reported "split" among cabinet members who are deciding on same-sex marriage.
According to The Guardian, during a meeting of the Coalition joint party on Tuesday, Abbott emphasized the importance of discipline among the members.
Recently, rumors have surfaced about the cabinet being split because of some attempting to appease the masses who are also currently divided, according to reports, regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Laura Jayes of Sky tweeted about the prime minister's remarks during the meeting, saying, "@TonyAbbottMHR told #partyroom things "were a bit scrappy" and said problems started with cabinet ministers. (more)"
Abbott also reportedly noted that he was "proud of the respectful way" that the party room handled the same-sex marriage debate, adding that, "It is an issue on which decent people can disagree." He made it clear that the importance of all the discussions is the fact that the government is allowing the public "people to have a say on this important social matter rather than politicians..."
