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In a world searching for answers about human identity and truth, a new Christian creed has appeared with the aim of unifying believers on matters of sex, gender and marriage.

The Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity, unveiled on the 31st of October of this year, is a clarion call for the church to return once more to the Bible’s clear teachings on sexual integrity.

Crafted by Christians from across many denominations — with special input by  Catholic Archbishop Julian Porteous and Anglican Bishop Glenn Davies — this creed affirms the timeless wisdom of Scripture and offers bold guidance in an age beset by confusion.

A United Declaration of Faith

At just over 200 words, the Australian Creed is a succinct yet powerful articulation of biblical teaching on sexuality. It begins by affirming belief in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and His design for humanity, including the creation of male and female in God’s image. The creed upholds marriage as a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, and calls all people to lives of chastity, whether in singleness or marriage.

Importantly, the creed seeks to balance truth with grace, offering a call of repentance to those who have fallen short of God’s standards and declaring the redemption available in Christ. The creed affirms that living with sexual integrity is a means to glorify God and align ourselves with his perfect design for human life.

The Need for a Modern Creed

Why another creed when the church already has historic declarations like the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds? According to the drafters, every generation faces unique challenges. Just as the Nicene Creed countered the heresy of Arianism in the fourth century, so the Australian Creed addresses modern heresies surrounding sexuality, gender, and marriage that threaten to distort the church’s witness today.

“Heresies in the 21st century abound in the area of human sexuality,” the creed’s website explains. “The church has not been immune to these errors.” This new creed seeks to unify believers in resisting cultural pressures and to equip the global church to stand firm in biblical truth.

A Collaborative Effort Across Traditions

The drafting process, described as a labour of love and prayer, brought together over 100 contributors from a variety of Christian traditions, including Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Evangelical, and Pentecostal faith communities. Among them were theologians, pastors, lay leaders and ordinary believers — each bringing unique insights to the table.

What began as a small online prayer meeting in September 2024 blossomed into a months-long collaboration. The result is a text that reflects the richness of Christian teaching while remaining accessible to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

“This was an act of God’s grace,” the drafters affirm. “The unity and humility displayed throughout the process can only be described as miraculous.”

A Global Vision for the New Creed

The Australian Creed is more than a doctrinal statement — it is designed to be a tool for worship, education, and advocacy. Churches, Christian schools, ministries and non-profits are encouraged to use the creed as a public affirmation of their commitment to Scripture. The accompanying logo, designed with the cross of Jesus at its centre, serves as a visual representation of God’s creation of all people as male or female, and of Christ reaching out to a world in need of salvation.

Importantly, the creed aims to protect Christians and Christian organisations from legal and cultural pressures. The more widely this creed is recognised, the more authority it will carry as a defence of Christian conviction in the legal sphere during increasingly hostile times.

An Invitation to Take a Stand

Believers are invited to add their names to the creed, joining a growing list of signers from across Australia and beyond. By signing, they declare their allegiance to God’s design for sexuality and commit to living out these truths in their own lives.

The drafters hope the creed will inspire a global revival of sexual integrity. Being open source, the creed and its artwork can be freely shared and used by Christians worldwide as a way of fostering unity across cultures and generations.

A Timely Message for a Divided World

Released on Reformation Day, a date symbolising courage and conviction, the Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity echoes the spirit of historical reformers. It calls the church to stand as one in an era of moral confusion, offering clarity and hope grounded in God’s unchanging Word.

The 31st of October also happens to be the eve of All Saints’ Day in the Catholic tradition, which is a Catholic holiday in some countries, as well as the anniversary of the charge of the Australian Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba in 1917. The latter event endures as a national symbol of faith, bravery and divine providence.

Will you join this movement? Visit the creed’s website to read, reflect, and sign your name in support of this vital declaration. Share it with your family, friends, and church community, and let its message of faith and integrity resound far and wide.