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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
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
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