Australian Christian Lobby - called out

A voice of reason. Finally. 

A Sydney MP is introducing a motion in the New South Wales parliament, condemning the Australian Christian Lobby, and more pointedly it's vile  Jim Wallace. He has continually imported far right crap from overseas, distorted statistics for his own advantage, and made his views over-represented at the highest levels of gov in Australia. Now MP Alex Greenwich wants to call him out on it.

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich will later today introduce a motion in NSW Parliament that “condemns” the Australian Christian Lobby’s attacks on the gay community which he hopes will lead to more politicians distancing themselves from the right-wing, anti-gay, fundamentalist Christian group. 

The motion to be introduced into the lower house by Greenwich will take particular aim at ACL chief Jim Wallace’s bizarre and unfounded claims last September that the “gay lifestyle” was more dangerous to one’s health than smoking. 

“I give notice that … I shall move that this house,” the motion reads. 

“1) Condemns the Australian Christian Lobby for stating that smoking is healthier than being gay and comparing Gay and Lesbian advocates to Nazis; 

“2) Notes that the majority of Christians support equality for gay and lesbian Australians; and 

“3) Notes that Australia is a secular country which separates Church and State.” 

The Independent MP and former Australian Marriage Equality convener, who last week became the first sitting NSW politician to fly a pride flag inside their parliamentary offices, told SX that his motion would provide his colleagues with a good opportunity to consider the aims and goals of an organisation fast resembling a fringe group. 

“I hope my colleagues support this motion and use it as an opportunity to distance themselves from a group that has become increasingly extreme and alarmist,” he said. 

“The Australian Christian Lobby has misrepresented the views of Australia’s Christian community for far too long and it is time their credibility was challenged.” more

A "fringe group" indeed. Jim Wallace doesn't deserve the airspace on TV or radio to preach his hatred, let alone being in negotiations with the Prime Minister (re church discrimination). I suspect the media is happy to have his sensationalist BS on the airwaves as it gets an audience.