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19 April 2013 The NSW Council of Churches today expressed strong disappointment at a decision by Premier Barry O’Farrell to support same sex marriage in NSW amid concerns over the constitutionality of such law reform. “We call on Premier O’Farrell not to support parliamentary action on same sex marriage laws in NSW as there is … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 Late last year the federal government diverted $375 million from overseas aid to help meet the rising costs of detaining, processing, and supporting onshore asylum-seekers. This diversion of seven per cent of the total aid budget has already had an impact. Australia’s contribution to the life-saving work of the Global Fund … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 Legislation permitting abortion this week passed the Tasmanian House of Assembly. The new law removes abortion from the criminal code and allows abortion up to 16 weeks if the woman provides her consent, and after 16 weeks if two doctors say it is medically, psychologically or socio-economically justified. … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 The world reacted in shock at news of the Boston marathon bombings, leaving three dead and more than 140 injured. Almost immediately, social media was flooded with calls to “Pray for Boston.” And then there were calls to “Pray for Iraq” and “Pray for Afghanistan,” following unconfirmed rumours … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 21 April 2013 As Anzac Day approaches this week, we reflect on the past and remember that nothing can diminish the courage and bravery of our women and men who answered the call of duty and fought to protect the honour of their country and the freedoms we enjoy as citizens … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Apr 2013 Baroness Margaret Thatcher, who became Britain’s first woman Prime Minister in 1979, died on Monday aged 87. She was a remarkable leader who drew deeply on her Christian Methodist roots in expressing her political views. In a 1988 speech to the Church of Scotland, she said: We must … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Apr 2013 Despite waning interest in organised religion, a nationwide study shows eight out of 10 people accept that Jesus died on the cross and 52 per cent believe he rose from the dead. Social researcher Mark McCrindle said the idea of a 21st century sceptical secular mind was not accurate. … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Apr 2013 Church attendances may be declining in some parts of the world, and the “new atheism” has proved popular among those who want to appear smart and progressive, but a new survey in Britain has found no shortage of people believing in prayer. The ICM survey examined issues on … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 14 Apr 2013 Each year the prestigious Templeton Prize is awarded to a person who has made “an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension.” This year’s winner is South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of Cape Town, who consistently called for justice and racial equality during some of the … Continue reading
28 March 2013 The President of the NSW Council of Churches, the Reverend Dr Ross Clifford, has renewed a call for the O’Farrell Government to hold a wide-ranging inquiry into the social and economic ramifications of the gambling industry. “In the light of the ongoing debate on a second Sydney casino, and fears of mission … Continue reading
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