“As a Christian pastor, I will always teach and preach according to Scripture and my personal convictions, but I cannot make other people’s choices for them. God created humanity with a free will, and I care about all people including those who believe differently to me.”
Houston closes his statement by emphasizing the importance of Christians voting on this matter if they hope to see an outcome that is “consistent with their beliefs.”
“I believe that many Australians who are often referred to as the ‘silent majority’ feel strongly on this subject but allow louder and often more aggressive voices to control the public dialogue.”
He says the public survey is offering every person the opportunity to have an “equal voice” in the matter, and Christians in particular should not waste it.
Brian Houston has previously been open about his stance and (seldom) teachings on same-sex marriage. He is confident that the outcome of the survey—so long as it doesn’t hinder the rights of Christians and their faith—will not have an effect on Hillsong Church.
