Equal but Different had its genesis in the 1992 debates about the ordination of women to the priesthood in the Anglican Church of Australia. But much has happened since then.

Now nearly twenty years later, the worldwide Anglican Communion is in turmoil following the blessing of same-sex unions in Canada and the appointment of a practising homosexual and a lesbian as bishops in the Episcopal Church in the USA. Even here at home, the Uniting Church of Australia has recently voted to accept practising homosexual and lesbian clergy.

These changes should concern us all, as they represent an unambiguous rejection of Biblical authority and truth. Unfortunately these changes mark the logical end point of denying God’s intentions for relationships between men and women.

Equal but Different currently has members all around Australia and overseas, including men and women from many different Christian denominations.

The founding members of EBD were Patricia Judge, Lesley Hicks, Helen Jensen, Christine Jensen, Pru Selden, Karen Davidson and Marion Gabbott. Others who have been members of our steering group are Louisa Pfitzner, Di Warren, Michelle Philp and Emma Newling.