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Bill Henson – An Amoral Child Photographer

The Rev Fred Nile, Leader of the Christian Democratic Party has condemned Bill Henson's photographs of innocent, nude children and his scouting for victims in Victorian Primary Schools. .

  • Four Out of Ten Young Australians Suffer Serious Health AndOr Social Problems

    An underclass of young Australians is battling depression, booze, drugs, and poor health, according to a landmark study. One in five Australians in their mid-20s has a serious mental or physical health problem. Twice as many suffer depression or anxiety, take illegal drugs, or engage in risky, anti-social behaviour. The 23-year Australian Temperament Project, financed federally, tracked 2400 young people from birth, following their highs and lows in childhood and adolescence. Regular snapshots w

  • Archbishop Threatens to Close Hospitals if Abortion Law Passed in Victoria

    Catholic hospitals might close their maternity and emergency departments if a proposed new abortion law is passed in Victoria this week, Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart has warned. Archbishop Hart said Catholic hospitals would not provide referrals for abortions - nor perform them - which would be mandatory under the law. \"In the worst-case scenario, if a government is determined to enforce such laws, we have no option. We might get out of hospitals altogether,\" Archbishop Hart said.

  • Bill Henson controversy underscores need for reforms

    The outcry from politicians and the community about the latest Bill Henson controversy is welcome but needs to be matched by concrete measures to end the growing sexualisation and exploitation of children, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today.

  • "Drought Breaking Rain" Comment

    The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, was credited as the drought breaker when 3\" of rain fell in Bourke on Sunday in the first stop on Her Excellency\'s Murray Darling Tour. The AAP report on the 6th of October 2008 quoted Bourke Council Economic Development manager with saying, \"We should thank the Governor General. You can\'t go much higher.\"

  • 3,000 Pray and Protest Against the Decriminalisation of Abortion in Victoria

    An estimated 3,000 people gathered on Oct 5th outside the Victorian Parliament to Pray and Protest against the decriminalisation of abortion in Victoria. Some came from as far away as Mildura & Adelaide.

  • Mother Fights to Keep Twins from Muslim Father

    A Christian mother recently lost a custody battle for her 13-year-old Christian twins to their Muslim father in Egypt, but vows that she will not give up her children even if it means having a criminal record for not complying with court order.

  • Court Clears Presbyterian Minister Who Wed Lesbian Couple

    Three years after conducting a wedding ceremony for a lesbian couple, the Rev. Janet Edwards was acquitted Thursday on charges of violating Scripture and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)\'s constitution.

  • Credit crunch turning people to unhealthy food, says CAP

    The credit crunch is having a knock on negative effect on people\'s diets, a specialist debt counselling charity has warned.

  • Rev Fred Nile Condemns ALP Government Homosexual Mardi Gras Funding

    The Rev Fred Nile MLC has denounced the State Government's plan to fund the Sydney Homosexual Mardi Gras to the tune of millions of dollars.

  • Turnbull to address Christian concerns [Video]

    New Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull will be the keynote speaker at this year's Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) National Conference in Canberra.

  • NSW [government] floats the Mardi Gras with financial aid

    TAXPAYERS will for the first time be forced to fund the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after the State Government last night came to the financial aid of the debt-plagued event.