June 2003 Journal
Summary
Civil Government
The State, politics and government are all a 'fact
of life' today. In this feature article Murray Adamthwaite examines the
Biblical principles regarding civil government and looks at what a Christian's
response to government should be. He examines the implementation of various
punishments and principles in the Bible and looks at the relationship between
Christians and the State.
ACT to give more ‘rights’ to homosexuals
The ACT
government has decided to proceed with a second round of laws to give more
rights to homosexuals. These include adoption rights, vilification laws and the
removal of the ‘gay panic defence’ for murder cases. Readers are encouraged to
take action.
Australia needs young Christian Politicians
A young man
writes about his recent decision to join a political party (Liberal Party) and
encourages readers to get involved in the political system.
Praying for our Government
A booklet by Derek Prince
discusses the need to pray for the government. He outlines the importance of 2
Chronicles 7:14 and the importance of Christians being salt and
light.
Available from Salt Shakers: $2 plus $1 postage.
News and Action
Levi ad, ‘Wet on Wellington’, Islamic
Council complaint continues, Big Brother.
Regarding the Governor General
The position of the
Governor-General, Peter Hollingworth has become a subject of many constant media
reports. The release of a report by the Anglican Church in Brisbane about the
handling of sexual abuse cases whilst Peter Hollingworth was Archbishop of
Brisbane has brought these matters to the surface.
Peter Stokes analyses the current situation and looks at the damage being
done to the church and the office of Governor General by this continued media
reporting.
Few tears over resignation of NSW Anti-Discrimination
president
Chris Puplick has resigned as the NSW Anti-Discrimination
president because of accusations of helping a homosexual friend with a case of
discrimination against an employer. Puplick has been active on the AIDS Trust
and assisting with the recovery of ‘Mardi gras’.
Pray for the Nation
The Governor General, the church in
Australia, Graham Preston, Pastor Danny Nalliah and Pastor Daniel Scot.
NZ Families Commission
NZ Government is establishing a
Families Commission. This will cover all types of family – not just those
associated with a formal marriage relationship.
Good News on Adult Stem cell research
New research shows
that baby teeth can be a rich source of stem cells; adult stem cells have been
used to create brain cells.
Is the UN becoming irrelevant?
The UN is becoming increasingly distant from Christianity. The new Chair of
the Commission on Human Rights is Libya.
The latest meeting of this group
discussed the implementation of rights based on ‘sexual orientation’ or
homosexuality. The vote has been deferred until next year.
Victoria allows embryo stem cell research
The Victorian
government has voted to allow research on embryos.
Jailed for protesting abortion in Australia
A Queensland
man has been placed on remand until his court hearing in July. He was arrested
while sitting in a doorway at an abortion clinic. One of the bail conditions was
that he not return to the site; when he refused to sign that he was placed on
remand.
Prostitution Update
WA debates prostitution law;
A WA
group, called Phoenix, that assists sex workers is training them how to
‘service’ clients.
The 'Daily Planet' brothel in Victoria has just been
listed on the stock exchange.
World News
USA Cloning ban
UK nurses express concern
about ‘emergency contraception’.
YWCA in the US hires a lesbian feminist as
new CEO
UK Contraception and abortion figures
Canadian homosexual
activists ask for schools to teach about homosexuality. Author: Jenny Stokes | Modified: 16 June 2003 |
