Harvard AIDS Expert Supports Pope's Contraception Comments
A leading AIDS expert from Harvard University has come out in support of comments made by Pope Benedict XVI suggesting that the distribution of contraception actually spreads rather than prevents AIDS. .
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Christian Lobby Welcomes LNP Pledge to Restore Local Democracy for Brothel Applications
The Australian Christian Lobby today welcomed comments from LNP Shadow Attorney General Mike Horan that local communities will be given the right to reject brothel applications should the LNP win Government tomorrow.
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AFL Captains Vote for Good Friday Footy
Nine AFL captains voted in favour of football on Good Friday while seven were against the concept according to an informal poll yesterday.
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Queensland Election Result on a Knifes Edge
The State of Queensland will go to the ballot box tomorrow to choose a new Government. Opinion polls and political commentators expect the result to be very close with the possibility of a hung parliament a likely outcome. In such circumstances every vote is crucial and we encourage all Queenslanders to prayerfully consider for whom they vote and for those in other States to prayerfully support this important democratic process.
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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Up Again; Fuels Sex Ed Debate
The U.S. teen birth rate increased for the second consecutive year, and while many have been quick to blame abstinence-only education for the rise, some are questioning the comprehensive sex education that is being taught in many schools.
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Chaplain Quits After 'God' Banned from Hospice
A Christian Chaplain at a hospice in Florida has quit her job after being told she could not say the word "God" in her work in case non-believers were offended.
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Christian Lobby Respects Aspley MP's Decision to Pull Out of Forum
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today said that it respected and supported the decision of Aspley MP Bonny Barry to pull out of its 'Meet Your Candidate Forum' last night due to concerns over recent threats she had received during the election campaign due to her pro-abortion stance.
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Rev Fred Nile Condemns Attacks on Christian Sacred Days
The Rev Fred Nile MLC, Leader of the Christian Democratic Party, has condemned the attacks on our Christian Sacred Days, such as Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
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Former NSW Premier to Address Religious Freedom, Vilification Laws and a Charter of Rights
Former NSW Premier, Hon Bob Carr, will address a FamilyVoice civic forum on Monday 20 April on Religious freedom, vilification laws and a charter of rights.
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Donate Betting Profits to Charity: Brumby
Victorian Premier John Brumby says that Tabcorp betting on Good Friday is not appropriate but if it does go ahead the company should donate a substantial portion of its profits to charity.
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Vermonters Debate Gay Marriage Bill
Hundreds of traditional marriage supporters rallied Monday at the Statehouse in Montpelier, Vt., as lawmakers began work on a same-sex marriage bill.
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Christian 'Meet Your Candidate' Forum in key Brisbane Seats
In the countdown to the Queensland election, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) will tomorrow night hold its final 'Meet Your Candidate Forums', including a forum in one of the State's most marginal electorates which is expected to attract a large number of Christian voters.