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Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 5 May 2013 On Thursday NSW Greens MP Cate Faehrmann introduced a bill to the NSW Parliament which she says would give terminally ill people the right to die. This may seem the reasonable and humane thing to do. But it is not. Do we really want the right to kill … Continue reading
Transcript of a media release from the NSW Council of Churches, 16 May 1995: The practice of euthanasia as the intentional killing of one person by another can never be regarded as the compassionate answer to the burdens which may be suffered by a dying patient. It is not a private matter since it always has … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott should not be swayed by pressure from lobbyists and State Premiers to allow a conscience vote on same sex marriage, according to the NSW Council of Churches. “It is vital that Mr Abbott and other senior political leaders maintain party policy and ensure … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 The NSW Council of Churches has called on Premier Barry O’Farrell not to support parliamentary action on same sex marriage laws in NSW amid concerns over the constitutionality of such law reform. “It is far from clear whether the States have the power to pass same sex marriage laws, … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 28 Apr 2013 We’re all familiar with the dangers associated with drink driving, and binge drinking. But according to the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE), a link to alcohol consumption can be shown in one in five cases of breast cancer, and one in 20 cases of other cancers. … Continue reading
Index of sermons aired on “Sunday at 7.30″ on 2CH Sydney (1170 AM dial) 15 Mar 2015 – 8 Mar 2015 – 1 Mar 2015 – 22 Feb 2015 – The glory of God (Margaret Hall) 15 Feb 2015 – The cry of a parent in pain (David Kerr) 8 Feb 2015 – I am … Continue reading
Introduction Most parents would agree that their children are more precious than anything else. We eagerly wait for their birth and then pour time, energy, money and love into them for years. What a range of emotions we feel for our children. We weep over them, laugh with them, worry for them. When they are … Continue reading
Introduction One of my tasks in aged-care was to try to find out what had made life meaningful for each resident. The first question on the spiritual assessment form was, What has given your life meaning and purpose? For many the answer would probably be their relationships. But human frailties have a habit of getting … Continue reading
Good morning to you! One of the great Bible truths is that we were not meant for this world alone. Death is not the end of life; it’s only the gateway to eternity. We were meant to live forever, and death is only a transition from this life to the next. The Bible says that … Continue reading
INTRODUCTION I’ve wondered from time to time what it must have been like on that first evening when Jesus, raised from the dead, appeared in the house where his followers were gathered. More particularly, what it was like a week later when he appeared again, this time to invite sceptical Thomas personally to examine his … Continue reading
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