Christian Lobby in Australia Defends "Natural" Family Structure
"In a society already suffering from the effects of family breakdown, we are opposed to further undermining marriage and the family."
(Australia)—The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has formally announced their support of, and belief in, the importance of the natural family structure, according to a report in Christian Today Australia.
"Family break-up and death mean that some children will not enjoy the benefit of having both a mother and a father, and people who are left to raise children on their own deserve our support and admiration," said ACL West Australian Director Michelle Pearse. "However this situation has been brought about by often tragic events, not by design. It is far different from intentionally creating a situation where a child will be in a motherless or fatherless family—as is the case for 'gay families.'"
"Research has repeatedly shown the benefits to children of being raised by their own mother and father, he added, noting that marriage provides clear benefits to society.
"This is about wanting to safeguard important institutions that are central to the fabric of our society; it is not about hypocrisy or a lack of humanity."
