Court upholds right of churches to discriminate
Charities and religious groups may discriminate against gay people or anyone else who might offend their values after a landmark decision quashed a finding in favour of a gay couple who wanted to become foster parents. .
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Euthanasia bill defeated in Tasmania
Greens leader Nick McKim has vowed to keep fighting to legalise euthanasia, after his Bill was voted down in the Tasmanian Parliament last month. The Lower House voted 15 votes to seven against the Dying With Dignity Bill after a passion-filled four-hour debate.
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Judge clears Christian couple in row over Islam comments
Christian hotel owners Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang have been found not guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence.
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Christian Aid sounds alarm over leaked text at climate talks`
Just days into the UN's two-week climate summit in Copenhagen, a leaked document dubbed the Denmark Text is already jeopardising talks.
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Religion can correct 'scourge' of discrimination against women - Carter
The world's major religions have a vital role to play in "correcting the scourge of violence and discrimination against women", says Jimmy Carter.
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Archbishop welcomes Fairtrade Kit Kat
The Archbishop of York has praised Nestlé for "going beyond the profit margin" with the launch of its Fairtrade Kit Kat.
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Rick Warren biography claims rocky marriage, depression
A new unauthorised biography of "America's pastor" Rick Warren uncovers a marriage with an unconventional beginning and a time of depression that later gave Warren the strength to become who he is today.
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Parents splashing out on manger chic for nativity plays
Competitive parents are spending as much as £150 on luxury items to make sure their child is the best dressed Mary or wise man in the school nativity play.
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Mainline churches urged to sign Manhattan Declaration
Leaders and members of mainline denominations are being called to add their signatures to the Manhattan Declaration and stand for the \"sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage and the rights of conscience and religious liberty.\"
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Campaigners tell rich countries not to gamble planet's future
Rich countries risk gambling the planet's future if they let go of the only legal agreement on tackling climate change, say campaigners.
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N.Y. gay marriage bill defeated by wide margin
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York failed by a surprisingly wide margin Wednesday, chalking up another big win for traditional marriage advocates.
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Family violence program receives anti-violence award
A Victorian program which works with religious leaders from various denominations to educate their congregations on healthy relationships has won national recognition at the 2009 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA). The Promoting Peace In Families program was instigated by the City of Casey in Melbourne\'s south-east in 2007 and is a partnership between government, the public health sector and community religious leaders. It is an effective family violence prevention program