Christians called to engage in politics
Christian leaders are calling on the church not to let the MPs' expenses scandal put them off engaging in politics ahead of next Thursday's local and European elections..
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ACL apprehensive about legalising Tasmanian brothels
A Christian group has warned against the legalising of Tasmanian brothels by the State Government, which it says might lead to a \"massive expansion of the State\'s sex trade.\"
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Most Americans believe abortion is almost always a bad thing
Most Americans know at least one person who has had an abortion, and most of them say the person's experience was a generally negative one, according to a new poll.
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Christian lobby opposed to NSW surrogacy moves
The Canberra-based Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has asked the NSW Government to not follow suit Victoria in allowing \"two men, two women and single women to acquire a baby through surrogacy.\"
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Christian lobby calls for action to protect children from pornography
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) joined Family First Senator Steve Fielding calling for action to enforce laws aimed at protecting children from pornography.
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Vulnerable Tasmanians at risk if euthanasia bill passed
Even as Tasmanian Greens leader Nick McKim is positive of having the euthanasia legislation passed, a Christian group today called on to reject the bill arguing that it might put the lives of vulnerable sick and elderly Tasmanians at risk.
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Atheists advertise 'Man Created God' on Chicago buses
Atheist messages have hit the third largest city in the country.
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CSW uncovers more evidence of Human Rights abuses in Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide, a human rights organization, recently returned from a three-week visit to South-East Asia with fresh evidence of human rights violations in Burma.
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Christian lobby slams Bill of Rights as legislating selfishness
The Canberra-based Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today strongly opposed the campaign for a charter or bill of rights alleging it was aiming to legislate selfishness by failing to balance individual rights with community rights.
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Human Rights: Tell the Government what you think
From 19 May to 26 June 2009, the Australian Government is running an online community consultation on human rights and responsibilities on the website Open Forum.
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Most people find swearing on TV offensive, claims media watchdog
A new poll published by Mediawatch-UK has found that most people find swearing on TV offensive.
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Christian lobby launches campaign against charter of human rights
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is urging thousands of Christians to join its campaign in the face of the current push to soften the ground for an Australian charter of rights.