Toleration Urged (Press, 24 August 1967)
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Summary: Toleration Urged (Press, 24 August 1967)
On 22 August 1967, the Wellington District Methodist Synod in Masterton expressed support for the legal toleration of homosexual acts between consenting male adults. This affirmation aligns with a stance taken by the national synod in 1961, which identified significant “anomalies” in the existing laws regarding homosexual offences. The synod highlighted a discrepancy in the legal treatment of male and female homosexuality, pointing out that while men faced punishment under the law, women could engage in similar acts without consequence. The synod believes there is no justification for such unequal treatment under the law.
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