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#1044 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 8 Mar 2015 In response to recent media reports of personal stories of alleged abuse “inside Christian marriages,” the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies released a public statement saying he was particularly appalled that domestic violence occurs in our churches, even more so that it might be … Continue reading
#1043 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 8 Mar 2015 Writing in The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday, the Senior Minister of St Michael’s Anglican Cathedral, Wollongong, Canon Sandy Grant, commended those speaking out on domestic violence, “even if it makes … theologically conservative Christians uncomfortable.” Canon Grant noted that Jesus had compassion for women, and protected … Continue reading
#1042 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 29 Feb 2015 Federal Deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek told a gathering of Christian leaders in Melbourne on Wednesday that church leaders should be “the voice of the voiceless,” speaking up for those who don’t have a voice, and should pray that “decision makers don’t harden their hearts.” Asked for times … Continue reading
#1041 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 29 Feb 2015 The NSW Council of Churches has backed calls by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education for a broad public health approach to alcohol abuse in response to the release of a damning report on the impact of alcohol on children. The report, titled Hidden Harm, found … Continue reading
#1040 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 29 Feb 2015 The President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, says proposed changes to the free-to-air TV code of practice will be harmful to children and would most likely lead to a significant increase in alcohol and gambling advertising during prime time. He said the … Continue reading
The President of the NSW Council of Churches has voiced concern that proposed changes to the free-to-air TV code of practice would be harmful to children and would most likely lead to a significant increase in alcohol and gambling advertising during prime time family viewing. Council President, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, said the changes … Continue reading
MEDIA RELEASE – for immediate release 24 Feb 2015 The NSW Council of Churches has backed calls by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education for governments to embrace a broad public health approach to alcohol abuse in response to the release of a damning report on the impact of alcohol on children. The report, … Continue reading
#1039 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 22 Feb 2015 One of the many tragedies of war is the death and injury of civilians caught up in the conflict. In Afghanistan, last year was the deadliest since the United Nations began keeping records in 2009. A UN report issued on Wednesday offers a rare insight into the toll … Continue reading
#1038 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 22 Feb 2015 The NSW Council of Churches has strongly condemned the reported massacre of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL. A gruesome video was released by ISIL last Sunday purporting to show the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians … Continue reading
#1037 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 22 Feb 2015 NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has announced he supports the legalisation of same sex marriage, and if a bill returned to the NSW Parliament he would “treat it on its merits.” Mr Foley says he grew up with a very traditional view of marriage, but he also … Continue reading
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