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#1008 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Dec 2014. Contrary to the assurances of Immigration Minister Scott Morrison that he has “stopped the boats,” asylum seekers are launching their desperate bids for freedom on the high seas in ever-increasing numbers. The UN High Commission for Refugees estimates that 21,000 people have departed the Bangladesh-Burmese border … Continue reading
#1007 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Dec 2014. As always, it’s great to see nativity scenes and hear Christmas carols playing in stores and malls across Sydney. Amid the festivities, and family gatherings, and gift-giving, Christmas is an annual reminder of the greatest gift of all, when God who loves each of us more … Continue reading
#1006 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Dec 2014 It’s hard to believe, but the debate continues over whether the life of a person with a disability is as valuable as one without. Vaughan Olliffe, writing for the Centre for Public Christianity, reminds us of the important contribution Christian thinking makes to the debate about … Continue reading
#1005 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Dec 2014 The Gideons have distributed almost 16 million Bibles in Australia since they were established here in 1956. There are Gideons Bibles in hotels and motels, prisons, and hospitals. But this year, they’ve changed translations, switching from the New King James Version to the English Standard Version. … Continue reading
#1004 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Dec 2014 One of the endemic problems associated with human nature is the temptation to gain personal benefit from corrupt conduct – whether it’s shady business deals, or politicians and police swayed by monetary gifts, or students cheating and rorting the education system. In the past two years, … Continue reading
#1003 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 30 Nov 2014. Christians have found an unlikely ally in Tim Berryman, the Principal of Fitzroy Community School, an independent school in the inner city Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy. Last week Mr Berryman wrote to his school community calling on parents to stand up for the protection of religious … Continue reading
#1002 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 30 Nov 2014. Adelaide pastor Brad Chilcott has received threats of violence after speaking out against a boycott of Halal certified products last week. The recent anti-Halal movement has been building, with Facebook pages supporting a Halal boycott attracting over 40,000 followers. Those running the campaign have various reasons … Continue reading
#1001 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 30 Nov 2014. The Salvation Army is feeling the impact of Australia’s debilitating ice problem with a 122 per cent spike in Sydney users of the drug seeking its help. The Salvation Army says cases of speed and ice usage have now surpassed the usage of cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine … Continue reading
For immediate release – 25 Nov 2014 The NSW Council of Churches has called on NSW Premier Mike Baird to respond to community concerns over a proposal to allow registered clubs to lease their poker machines to other venues. Under current laws, registered clubs may only sell their poker machine entitlements to other clubs. Industry … Continue reading
#1000 for broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 23 Nov 2014. The NSW Council of Churches has enjoyed a long partnership with 2CH, with Council programs featuring prominently on Sunday morning and evening, and the short Christian social commentaries that air on Sunday’s have been running for almost 60 years. This is the 1,000th commentary I have … Continue reading
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