Religious groups increasingly support LGBTQ rights, new study shows
Just a week after the Supreme Court handed down key decisions pertaining to same-sex marriage, Barna Group researchers released a study that shows how much religious groups have shifted toward supporting LGBTQ rights since 2003..
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Sydneysiders to join global protest for Egyptian elections
A group of human rights activists will hold a demonstration in Sydney on June 30 between 2pm and 4pm at Martin Place Square in support of the 15-million-strong global Tamarod movement demanding the Islamist Egyptian President resign, making way for an early democratic election.
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Church leaders join other religious reps in call for bipartisan support for climate action
Prominent religious leaders from five diverse traditions have taken a surprisingly united stand, calling on the government to take urgent action on climate policy.
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Children would have 'right to die' in Belgium under amended euthanasia laws
Belgium might become the first country in the world to allow seriously ill children the right to choose to die if lawmakers in the Federal Parliament decide to expand on the already controversial euthanasia laws.
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Catholic Church supports call for victims of sexual abuse to contact Royal Commission
Mr Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing and Council, has supported the call today by the CEO of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, Ms Janette Dines, for victims to come forward and tell their stories to Commissioners.
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Russia passes law banning gay propaganda
The Russian Duma, or the lower house of parliament, passed a law banning homosexual propaganda by an overwhelming 436-0 vote on Tuesday, leading to clashes between gay activists and their opponents.
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Greg Laurie prays for Jackson daughter after attempting suicide
Popular preacher Greg Laurie has spoken of his hope for Paris Jackson to know the love of Christ after her suicide attempt.
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The Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List
The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, has approved awards announced today in The Queen's Birthday 2013 Honours List.
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UK: Increase in sexually transmitted infections in 2012
Last year saw a five per cent increase in new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections.
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Atheist group looking to create hotline supporting religion leavers
An atheist group has announced plans to create a hotline help number for the benefit of those who have decided to leave religion but are struggling to find support.
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Faith leaders ask UK Government to abandon gay marriage plans
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are being asked to rethink attempts to legalise gay marriage.
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Christians in UK look to Queen to intervene over gay marriage
Christians will be submitting a letter to the Queen on Sunday asking her to uphold the traditional definition of marriage.