A vote this year is now unlikely on controversial changes to the Sex Discrimination Act that would remove the ability of faith-based schools to expel LGBTI students. Continue reading “Religious Freedom Vote Now Unlikely This Year”
Australia’s Hunger Problem
By: McCrindle
Earlier this year, Australia’s largest food relief organisation, Foodbank, commissioned McCrindle to conduct research into the hidden problem of food insecurity in Australia. The Foodbank Hunger Report 2018 reveals that an alarming 4 million Australians have experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months. Continue reading “Australia’s Hunger Problem”
Campaign Calls to Love The Unborn in Rising Social Pressure To Have Abortions
By: Anne Rinaudo
The Queensland Government recently moved to decriminalise abortion in that state. NSW is now the only state where abortion remains within the criminal code. Continue reading “Campaign Calls to Love The Unborn in Rising Social Pressure To Have Abortions”
Mercy Ships Celebrates 40 Years of Medical Mission [Video]
To mark World Maritime Day, Christian medical charity Mercy Ships is celebrating 40 years of ministry. Continue reading “Mercy Ships Celebrates 40 Years of Medical Mission [Video]”
A Faith Response To Climate Change
By: Anne Rinaudo
Faith communities in Australia and around the world are not waiting for reluctant politicians to take decisive action on climate change. They are committing to walking more gently on the earth as part of a global multi-faith campaign called “Living the Change: faithful choices for flourishing world”. Continue reading “A Faith Response To Climate Change”
Secular Activists Make A Lot Of Assumptions About Christian Schools
By: Anne Rinaudo
Can Christian schools maintain their beliefs and approach the issue of gay students and teachers with compassion, tolerance and understanding? It is a hotly contested issue that has roared back on to front pages since a leak from the Ruddock Inquiry Into Religious Freedom. Continue reading “Secular Activists Make A Lot Of Assumptions About Christian Schools”
Genetics, God and the Future of Humanity
By: Anne Rinaudo
Dr Denis Alexander from Cambridge University, is a neuroscientist who believes passionately in both the biblical doctrine of creation and the coherence of evolutionary theory. He was recently in Australia to deliver the 2018 New College Lectures, “Genetics: God and the Future of Humanity”. This year marks the 25th year of the New College Lectures. Continue reading “Genetics, God and the Future of Humanity”
Caravan Receives Humanitarian Aid in Mexico [Video]
By: Javier Bolaños
As thousands of migrants from Central America travel in a large caravan and by foot through Honduras and across Mexico’s southern border, many Americans are citing the words at the base of the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Continue reading “Caravan Receives Humanitarian Aid in Mexico [Video]”
Catholic Church says it “has learned, it is changing and it will continue to change.”
By: Anne Rinaudo
Catholic leaders have published a report responding to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. They have vowed that the Church’s shameful history will never be repeated. Continue reading “Catholic Church says it “has learned, it is changing and it will continue to change.””
Micah Womens Delegation Advocates For Global Issues
By: Anne Rinaudo
Women leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations came together late last month for a historic visit to Canberra. They were advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor. Continue reading “Micah Womens Delegation Advocates For Global Issues”