Apologetics
A Grave New World
Democratic governments have a duty to instil hope in their people, but since September 11, 2001, fear has dominated Australian life, writes Michael Parker. OVER the past 10 years hope has been depleted and fear installed as the governing framework in Australian politics. Is that what we want? Old Testament wisdom warns that without a […]
Acts of God or Forces of Nature?
Sightings 10/19/06 Acts of God or Forces of Nature? — David Albertson and Cabell King Just over a year has passed since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Media sources marked the anniversary with analyses of the various forces contributing to the sufferings of New Orleans. What was “Hurricane Katrina” exactly? Was it an “act […]
Evangelicals and Jews
Among Evangelicals, A Kinship With Jews Some Skeptical of Growing Phenomenon By Alan Cooperman Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, January 8, 2006; Page A01 DANVILLE, Va. — Everyone who worships at the Tabernacle quickly learns three facts about its deeply conservative pastor. He comes from a broken home. He rides a canary-yellow Harley. And he […]
Cross row stokes Christian anger
Cross row stokes Christian anger British Airways has asked a Christian member of staff to conceal her cross necklace because it contravenes the company’s uniform policy. But has it added to a sense of unease among Christians? Crosses may be a fixture around the necks of many Christians, and have even become a fashion accessory […]
Children starved of food and hope
James Morris and Robert Glasser October 16, 2006 Our children are growing up in an increasingly competitive world – one in which the race to the top starts earlier than ever. In most wealthy countries, such as Australia, schoolchildren face standardised tests at an early age that can set the pace for the rest of […]
Thousands Stand Up Against Poverty on Micah Sunday
October 13, 2006 Thousands of Christians from over 20 countries will celebrate Micah Sunday on Oct. 15, participating in festivals, prayer services and exhibitions all aimed at raising awareness of the UN Millennium Development Goals and poverty. Micah Sunday is an annual effort by Micah Challenge, a global campaign of the World Evangelical Alliance and […]
New U N Sec-General is a Christian
INTERNATIONAL NEWS 16th October 2006 AUSTRALIAN PRAYER NETWORK NEWSLETTER * NORTH KOREA AT THE CROSSROADS * SOUTH KOREAN CHRISTIAN TO REPLACE KOFI ANNAN AS UN SECRETARY GENERAL * CHRISTIANS ATTEMPT TO TAKE TO THE STREETS OF CAIRO TO PROTEST ABDUCTION OF GIRLS * WORSHIPPING A MALE GOD LEADS TO WIFE BEATING SAYS CHURCH OF ENGLAND […]
Girl’s conversion results in mother’s death
This article is in two parts First, read the updated version (9th November 2006), then the original, widely published version. They are left here side by side for interest: > Date: Thursday 9 November 2006> Subj: Australia: Update on Gold Coast tragedy.> To: World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty News & Analysis> From: WEA RLC Principal […]
The Schools that Divide the Nation
The following article by Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, was published in the Evening Standard newspaper, London, 4 September 2006 THE SCHOOLS THAT DIVIDE THE NATION Once there were tens. Then there were hundreds. Now Peter Clarke, head of Scotland Yard’s Anti-Terrorist Branch, speaks of thousands of militant British Muslims, indoctrinated and […]
Human Cloning unnecessary and morally flawed, say churches
8 October 2006 Australians should oppose legislation allowing the creation of human embryos with the intention of destroying them for research, the President of the NSW Council of Churches said today. Commenting on two Bills before the Senate, Council President Mr David Crawford said a ban on human cloning, in place since 2002, should remain. […]
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