Church Opposes Law Change (Press, 9 March 1985)
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Summary: Church Opposes Law Change (Press, 9 March 1985)
On 9 March 1985, the Salvation Army voiced strong opposition to a parliamentary bill aimed at legalising homosexual acts in New Zealand. Colonel Donald Campbell, the territorial commander, articulated the organisation's concerns, stating that their opposition was firmly based on moral grounds related to practical homosexuality. He pointed out that, based on their extensive experience in social work, the Salvation Army believed that the proposed changes to the criminal law, which would redefine and permit homosexual acts, referred to as sodomy, could have negative repercussions across various social sectors. Colonel Campbell insisted that society should view homosexuality as deviant and should intensify efforts to treat what he described as an abnormality.
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