September 2001 Journal
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This issue contains the following articles:
- Ethics and the Process of Discipleship
This article, by Pastor
Steve McNeilly, is the first of a three-part series on The Urgency of
Ethics in the Local Church. He calls Christians, and the church, to follow
God and the Bible and live out their faith on a daily basis in all that they
do and to take an active role in what is happening in the world around us. An
excellent challenge to all Christians and to all churches to stand up for our
faith.
- Pray for the Nation
Christians imprisoned in Afghanistan, street evangelism
in Melbourne, MOTTM, Brigadier Jim Wallace, Rise Up Australia, Melbourne
Prayer Breakfast, National Prayer Breakfast.
- The Importance of Fathers
As we recognise Father’s Day, it is time to reflect on
the role of fathers in providing spiritual direction. Includes statistics
relating to homelessness and crime when young people come from fatherless
homes.
- Childrens Commissioner
The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria is lobbying
for the government to appoint a Children and Young Persons Commissioner.
- Australia’s Christian Heritage
Australia has a Christian heritage, with many explorers,
governors and MPs all professing a genuine faith in God. Col Stringer’s book
and video highlight some of this heritage.
- Philip Nitschke & the ‘peaceful pill’
His latest writings advocate euthanasia for a
wide range of situations, and the development of a ‘peaceful’ suicide pill.
- Prostitution in Victoria
Has legalisation reduced prostitution? This article
shows that the number of brothels and the incidence of crime have increased.
- Harry Potter?
Information about resources and articles highlighting
the inherent dangers in the Harry Potter books and movie.
- The Answer is in Our Hands
The importance of Christians being involved in the
political process.
- Condoms don't provide safe sex
Recent US study
revceals that condoms do not provide protection against many STDs.
Author: Jenny Stokes | Modified: 13 September 2001 |
