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FamilyVoice Australia has today given tennis champ Margaret Court an open letter signed by thousands in support of her courageous defence of marriage and family.

“Many of our people are standing firmly with Margaret Court as she continues to champion the true meaning of marriage, despite constant criticism,” said FamilyVoice spokesman Darryl Budge after he presented the message of support.

“At FamilyVoice we pay tribute to Margaret Court’s achievements and pray she will continue to return each volley of abuse with wisdom, tact and grace.”

Well-known as the greatest-ever Grand Slam tennis player, Margaret Court’s remarkable sporting achievements are almost forgotten by her opponents in the cultural tournament of ideas. At stake is the meaning of marriage.

Unafraid of controversy, Margaret believes male-female marriage should be advantaged for its social benefit, particularly for children. But her views attracted severe criticism ahead of the recent Australian Open.

Several of her former tennis colleagues took the opportunity to reject Margaret’s Christian-based views on marriage.

Receiving the FamilyVoice message of support, Margaret Court expressed heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supports her efforts.

“Even as I go out and around the shopping centres, people say ‘thank you for being a voice for me,’” she said.

Commending FamilyVoice publications, Margaret Court said more dialogue in the community is needed on marriage and family especially as society struggles with problems such as domestic violence.

Margaret Court also urged the raising of Christian voices within mainstream culture.

“There is a silent majority out there that has to become the voice for righteousness and truth,” she said.

“We have to go back to our biblical foundations.”