August 2001 - Volume 7 No. 7
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Feature Article: If Politics And Religion Don’t Mix,
who Will Direct Our Nation?
An exploration of the need for Christians to be involved in the political
process - and the consequences of not being involved.
The Parliament of Australia - An explanation of Australia’s
federal parliament - the House of Representatives, the Senate and the Cabinet.
Muslims Sue ABC - Victoria’s Muslim Imams
sue the ABC for a skit on Backberner they claim discriminated against them.
Revision of Biblical History lobby group B’nai
B’rith has lobbied Pearson Education to change their Year 7 SOSE text book that
said the Jews contributed to the death of Jesus. The book will be changed to say
the Romans killed Jesus.
Christians Protest Against Theatre - Ballarat readers
silently protest against the offensive theatre performance Puppetry of the
Penis.
Euthanasia Update - An update on what is happening in
Australia and overseas. Three Australian States are currently considering
private members bills in their parliaments (NSW, SA, WA).
Homosexuality Update -Events in Australia
and overseas show the homosexual lobby is gaining more ‘rights’.
A Call to Return to Biblical Faith - Churches around the
world are being divided because of their beliefs in doctrine. The media often
depicts this as a disagreement over the acceptance of homosexuality, but the
main issue is usually a drift away from foundational Christian doctrine and
belief in Scripture.
UN Racism & Sexual Orientation - The UN racism
conference will discuss whether sexual orientation should be included in a
declaration on ‘racism’ and ‘intolerance’ when it meets in Durban, South Africa
on 31 August.
Homosexual Immigration - Australia is allowing homosexuals
to bring their homosexual partners into Australia as migrants under an
‘interdependency’ clause in the migration legislation.
Prayer: Forty Days of Prayer and Fasting, Rise Up Australia,
National Prayer Breakfast, Melbourne prayer Breakfast.
IVF Update - Update on what is happening in Australia and
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Author: Jenny Stokes | Modified: 27 August 2001 |
