In our post modernist society the most important value is tolerance for the beliefs of others. What people are forgetting is that there are a significant number of people in our society to whom the accepted view of homosexuality is anathema. There is no tolerance shown to such a view in direct contradiction to the view that tolerance is paramount. This, IMHO, is hypocrisy in the extreme. People with such views are likely to be labeled "homophobic" as if they have a disease. Insinuations are likely to be made that they are associated with violence against homosexuals.

Those who are interested in a balanced Christian view of homosexuality may want to check out the book "What's so Amazing About Grace" by Phillip Yancey. It's a recommended read in any case .

Back to the South Australian government. The reason that we have children and adults in our society is that children are deemed to need guidance and protection until they reach their majority. This guidance and protection is primarily the responsibility of parents. It is a direct violation of the rights of parents that they are not being given the opportunity to make an informed decision on what their children do or do not get taught at school.

I call on the South Australian Government (who probably don't read this BLOG :) ) to give parents more information about this curriculum, give them the option to withdraw their children from this program and to provide alternatives more in keeping with the beliefs and values of their parents.

People interested in more information can read this document.