Issues Currently Before Our Parliaments
A bill to legalise surrogacy has been introduced into the WA Upper House by the new Liberal/National Government. The Australian Christian Lobby whilst sympathising with the deep pain felt by childless couples, believes that surrogacy is not in the best interests of the child. Its West Australian Director Michelle Pearse has spoken to a number of politicians who are concerned about the implications of surrogacy, especially concerning the welfare of the child..
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Make a Date to Validate Men
International Men\'s Day will be celebrated in Australia on Wednesday November 19 2008. The official launch of International Men\'s Day (www.internationalmensday.com) will take place at 12.30pm on November 19 in the Parkes Room at New South Wales Parliament House in Macquarie Street Sydney.
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'Ruby' Star Credits Success of New Reality Series to Addiction Issue
A new reality series that follows the weight-loss journey of a 500-lb woman drew record numbers when it premiered last week on The Style Network.
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Survey: Churches Less Active in '08 Election
Churches were less active in this year's election process than in 2004, according to a recently released survey.
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Pope Says Catholics in Politics Must Follow Faith
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging Catholics who get involved in politics to stay true to their church\'s teaching.
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Repeal of Gay Marriage Ban May Appear on 2010 Ballot
California voters may have to face the issue of gay marriage again on the 2010 ballot if the state Supreme Court decides to uphold the passage of Proposition 8.
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G20 not enough to solve 'financial meltdown', says Kobia
The head of the World Council of Churches has challenged the legitimacy of the G20 group of the world\'s 20 leading economies as their leaders meet in Washington DC this weekend to discuss the future of the global economy in the midst of the global economic crisis.
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Premier opposes budget cuts at Met's Human Trafficking Dept
Premier Christian Media Group is calling on the Home Office to reconsider budget cuts that will lead to the closure of the largest police unit in the country dedicated solely to catching the criminals behind the illegal trade of men, women and children.
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Presbyterian Network Caters to Concerns, Sparks Women Clergy Debate
Churches concerned with the liberal direction they see the country\'s largest Presbyterian denomination going in are doing their homework and preparing for the worst.
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Surge in 'junk' children's fiction concerns author
Kathy Lee, author of many Christian fiction books for children and young people, has expressed concern about the quality and content of some recently released children\'s fiction.
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Crown Prosecution drops lewd Jesus statue case
A Christian woman has accused the Crown Prosecution Service of "pandering to a secularist agenda" and overseeing a "miscarriage of justice" after her private criminal prosecution over a statue of Christ with an erection was administratively transferred to the CPS, only to be dropped six weeks later.
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Premier opposes budget cuts at Met's Human Trafficking Dept
Premier Christian Media Group is calling on the Home Office to reconsider budget cuts that will lead to the closure of the largest police unit in the country dedicated solely to catching the criminals behind the illegal trade of men, women and children.