Tasmanian Labor breaks election commitment but Liberals keep theirs in gay marriage debate
The Australian Christian Lobby has applauded the Tasmanian Liberals for keeping its election commitment to keep marriage between a man and a woman in it's commitment to vote against potential state legislation on gay marriage. .
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NSW churches urge Premier to rule out gay marriage laws
The NSW Council of Churches has urged Premier Barry O'Farrell to assure voters that he will not introduce a same-sex marriage bill in the NSW Parliament.
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Pro-traditional marriage rally to be held in front of Parliament House for the fourth time
Hundreds of people from all over Australia will travel to Canberra to the 4th National Marriage Day Rally in support of retaining the definition of marriage as a union of one man and one woman.
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Could dying be a wonderful adventure?
Many people dread dying and even many Christians would say they want a peaceful death, but university professor John Wyatt wonders whether there could be more to appreciate about our departure from this world than we think.
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Penny Wong have missed the point of same-sex marriage concern, says Christian lobby
Senator Penny Wong's defence of same-sex parenting in the latest issue of the South Australian magazine SALife completely misrepresents the arguments against same-sex marriage, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Gay sex causes infection, diseases - says Catholic spokesperson, leads to early death
A senior figure for the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has come under fire for claiming that medical evidence proves that homosexual behaviour \"leads to early death.\"
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Christian lobby releases animation defining marriage
The Australian Christian Lobby said the recently launched website "What is Marriage" featuring an animation about what the Marriage Act of Australia currently legislates and doesn't, will be an important information tool for Australians to share and discuss.
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Virgin Australia cabin crew first to receive etiquette classes, reported to "desexualize" their image
Virgin Airlines\' cabin staff are being told to take etiquette classes as part of a new program called \"Elevate\" which aims to improve their posture, language and knowledge of food and wine.
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Ageing population is not a problem
Leading statistician Andrew Dilnot is not concerned about Britain\'s ageing opulation. Speaking at the Keswick Convention, he said it was \"peculiar\" to talk of the \"burden of ageing\".
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Julia Gillard commended for support of marriage during PM Hangout webcast
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to be commended for her support of marriage during the Google+PM Hangout today, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.
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Family First states contrast in stance from Australian Christians towards Muslim communities
Family First Victorian Director Ashley Fenn was concerned about some of the recent comments from Maria Bengtsson of the 'Australian Christians' political party.
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Fairtrade global sales reach $6.75B, Australian sales rises 40% in 2011
More and more people are choosing to buy Fairtrade goods, according to the latest figures from Fairtrade International.