It is clear that A. Crawford's view of love and marriage accords with the major political parties that are in the business of advancing marriage equality, exemplified by the presence of Turnbull and Shorten at the recent gay and lesbian Mardi Gras.

This view is defended by A. Crawford's accusations of offence, racism and homophobia. With these accusations, consistently, A. Crawford must find the Bible and the true Christian religion, the founding of Australia's Federal Constitution and the oath to the Constitutional Monarchy of Australia, to be racist.

With A. Crawford's view of marriage and love having no moral standard, why would she even bother? How could A. Crawford even trust in marriage vows?

Let it be clearly understood that the Christian Democratic Party unashamedly holds the view of love and marriage that is defined and limited by the moral law as summarised in the Ten Commandments. The present marriage act is in agreement with it, that: marriage is between one man and one woman. The proposed changes to the Marriage Act if passed, is an issue that will affect all Australians.

Yes, the world needs love, one that is defined with moral law code justice. Those without the standard of the moral law of God might indeed incite violence. Wars are often fought over ideology. Other religions and philosophies may promote offensive warfare. Bible-believing Christians only promote defensive wars with the right of necessary defence.

Adrian Van Der Byl, Christian Democratic Party candidate for Hume.