Quote by Malcolm Turnbull

Do the bishops seriously imagine that legalising gay marriage will result in thousands of parties to heterosexual marriages suddenly deciding to get divorced so they can marry a person of the same sex?

Do the bishops seriously imagine that legalising gay marriag

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This quote questions the belief held by some bishops that legalizing gay marriage would lead to a significant increase in heterosexual divorces as individuals opt to marry someone of the same sex. It implies skepticism regarding the stated argument, suggesting that such a scenario is unlikely to occur in large numbers. The quote challenges the assumption made by bishops, revealing doubts about the potential impact of gay marriage legalization on heterosexual marriages.

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