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3 May 2012 The NSW Council of Churches has urged church leaders to publicly oppose a motion by Greens MLC the Hon. Cate Faehrmann supporting same sex marriage and calling on the federal parliament to extend the legal definition of marriage to include same sex couples. The motion, set for debate in the May sittings … Continue reading
24 April 2012 The NSW Council of Churches strongly backs the Take the Time campaign and has called on the O’Farrell Government to cease moves to deregulate restricted retail trading hours in NSW. NSW Council of Churches President, the Revd Dr Ross Clifford, said the Council passed a unanimous resolution at its last meeting in … Continue reading
Index of sermons aired on “Sunday at 7.30” on 2CH Sydney (1170 AM dial) Agnew, Graham – A message about trust Agnew, Graham – The amazing thing about grace Agnew, Graham – Assurance of salvation Agnew, Graham – The Bethesda pool Agnew, Graham – Coffee with Jesus Agnew, Graham – Easter Sunday sermon Agnew, Graham … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Apr 2013 A recent US study has questioned the presumed cultural connection between evangelical Christians and conservative politics. The study, by Erin McAdams and Justin Earl Lance of Presbyterian College, compared survey data on the political views of evangelical Christians in the US and Brazil. They found that political dynamics … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Apr 2013 According to a report on religious freedom in Cuba by Christian Solidarity Worldwide, events in the first quarter of 2013 point to an ongoing trend of political crackdown against Christians, while reported violations of religious freedom tripled in 2012. For the first time in years, multiple reports have been … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Apr 2013 The conviction of Sydney brothel owner Chee Mei Wong for holding young Malaysian students in sex servitude demonstrates the need for tougher measures to combat human trafficking, the Australian Christian Lobby says. A proposed NSW brothel-licensing regime is unworkable and the government needs to tackle the demand for … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 7 Apr 2013 The news website Christian Today reports that popular British theologian Bishop N.T. Wright has called on all Christians to be part of God’s saving work on Earth by embodying Jesus. He says the Bible is about much more than “final destiny stuff” and Christians should consider themselves “free … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 31 Mar 2013 NSW has around 50 per cent of the nation’s poker machines, and more problem gamblers than any other state. NSW also has a stable government, strong political voices representing healthy and informed discussion, and the numbers needed to achieve historic gambling reform. We’re all aware of the rise … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 31 Mar 2013 Rev Dr Ross Clifford, President of the NSW Council of Churches, said in his Easter message that we are at a moral crossroads as individuals and as a nation, and urged all Australians to face up to their moral responsibilities. The message of Easter is to people of … Continue reading
Broadcast on 2CH Sydney, 31 Mar 2013 On this Easter Sunday, even as Christians remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for us, we recognise the real cry in our community for correcting specific social evils and inappropriate personal behaviour, evident in recent sports betting excess, alcohol related violence, and the violation of … Continue reading
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