Everyone has an opinion about events like the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, and often, these opinions are strong. Predictably, conservative Christians condemn the parade. Rev. Fred Nile, former leader of the Christian Democratic Party (CDP), was one of its most vocal critics, regularly denouncing the event. In March 2007, he particularly targeted me [...]
Peter Madden’s recent media release PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM HOMOSEXUAL RECRUITMENT ’ is just another of the many outrageous statements made about gay and lesbian people that is based on nothing more than ignorance and fear. Research has shown it is impossible to recruit people or even to try and change a person’s innate sexual orientation. In the late 70’s a similar campaign was [...]
If there is a God, I hope that he casts you into the flames of hell for inciting such hatred, for judging people, and for claiming to speak for God. I hope you burn. Well f*#k the bible and f*#k you. You are hate mongers, plain and simple. Dear C*#t-Face... I hope you get hit [...]
Peter Madden's brother: "Sorry about Peter" Local News, 4th March, 2011 John Madden, the brother of outspoken “War on Mardi Gras” Christian Democratic Party candidate Peter Madden (pictured), says he’s outraged by his sibling’s comments against our communities – and he decided yesterday he will stand with us and march in the Mardi Gras Parade tomorrow. Peter Madden’s YouTube [...]
Madden called on to say 'sorry' Written by Brendan Bolger | 28 February 2011 Peter Madden, the Christian Democrat candidate for Sydney, has been called on to apologise to the LGBTI community over his comments that Mardi Gras is “flagrant and militant promotion of sexual immorality” and homosexuals are “bruised and confused”. Following a 2GB radio debate [...]
Peter Madden, from the Christian Democratic Party has made false statements, accusations and misrepresentations about gay and lesbian people, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex) community as a whole. In doing this he has not only offended LGBTI people but also their friends and family as [...]
Dear Peter How big is that hole you are digging for yourself at the Christian Democratic Party headquarters? Your YouTube video “Heal Our Land - Stand for Righteousness”, calling for a shutdown of Mardi Gras ‘anarchy’, as you call it, has caused quite a stir. I am sure you were unaware of the backlash this [...]