'She has sparked a debate, mostly about her own views on equality issues but it also raises questions about the role of people who express a faith can or should have in political decision-making.' - patersonHT
, has said she would not have voted for equal marriage had she been in Parliament when it was voted through in 2014.
Several have, on occasion, voted against their party line or abstained in a vote on the grounds of conscience based on their religious beliefs. It has been proposed that criticism of Kate Forbes, is dangerous and could lead to the exclusion of people of faith from public office. If so, she will have done so on the basis of being honest about her views and what she would do on certain issues.
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