Now, I admit that often I don’t understand the "whys" of God’s plans. — Kate Forbes

"It is a great injustice when we ignore Gods plan for women... His plan clearly states that, specifically within the Church, "I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man"."

"A rapist cannot be a woman and therefore my straight answer would be that Isla Bryson is a man."

"I support same sex marriage and like anyone Im disappointed when anyone disagrees with me. But if you’re asking me to condemn someone for their religious views youve failed to understand the basic responsibilities of being minister for equality. [...] I actually admire her for not being dishonest. Itd be very easy for her to tell lies, just so that she could win that election, and shes not doing that, and I think that thats something that people need to take into account."

"I do think that those people who are withdrawing support from her, Id ask "why did you support her in the first place"? Because I dont think what shes saying is new, and I think it shows a level of unseriousness of many people who engage in political activity and commentary, where they dont take things seriously in terms of "why am I supporting this person"?"

"[Forbes is] entitled to her view [but same-sex marriage] has become part of the culture of the country around the United Kingdom over the last ten years."

"[On having children outside marriage.] Its entirely up to them. Its something that I would seek to avoid for me personally. But it doesnt fuss me, it doesnt put me up nor down. The choices that other people make is [up to them]. In terms of my faith, my faith would say that sex is for marriage and thats the approach that I would practice. [...] For me, it would be wrong according to my faith, but for you I have no idea what your faith is. So, in a free society you can do what you want."