Baptists rejects ordained minister's comment supporting same sex marriage on ABC
The sentiments expressed by the Reverend Nathan Nettleton in an ABC Compass program on same sex marriage legislation broadcast on Sunday July 10 do not represent the views of Australian Baptist Ministries or an overwhelming majority of Baptists in Australia and around the world. .
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Uniting Church commends Australia's clean energy future
The Uniting Church in Australia has congratulated the Government and the members of the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee on today\'s announcement of a price on pollution. The Church welcomes the strong package of measures as the most important step towards a clean economy and a sustainable future.
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Don't be bullied on pokies: Australian Churches Gambling Taskforce
Rev Tim Costello, Chair of the Australian Churches Gambling Taskforce has called on Federal politicians in marginal seats to stand their ground in the face of a marginal seat campaign being launched by the poker machine industry this weekend.
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Fellowship of European Broadcasters chairman call for internet blockade
The Internet is now raging \"out of control\" says Fellowship of European Broadcasters (FEB) Chairman, Harvey Thomas CBE.
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Green's dealt blow in quest for same-sex marriage
The Green's have been dealt a major blow in their push for same-sex marriage following strong bi-partisan opposition to marriage reform in the Senate.
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Religion still matters, global survey finds
A new Ipsos MORI poll has found that religion still matters to most people in the world.
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World Vision uses NAIDOC week to highlight indigenous programs
NAIDOC week is underway with events celebrating the rich and diverse culture and history of Aboriginal and Islander people throughout Australia.
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Greens keep same-sex marriage debate alive in parliament
The Australian Greens have secured time in Parliament's Main Committee on August 17 to debate same-sex marriage, keeping the debate alive despite a lack of support from both major political parties.
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Billboard advertisement standard unreformed, ACL disappointed
The Australian Christian Lobby said it was disappointed at the recommendations handed down in a report by a House of Representatives committee into the regulation of billboard and outdoor advertising.
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Christians 'not vilified' by Islamic billboards says Australian Advertising Standards Bureau
But that doesn\'t satisfy one Christian who says that they are \'a willful abuse of our freedom of speech and democratic values\'
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Greens holds balance of power, Christian politician: it's a setback for Australia
From today, the Australian Greens hold the balance of power in the Australian Senate and one Christian political leader says it is a "setback for Australian democracy, for Australian decency and for Australian freedom!"
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Australians the 'happiest' in OECD, but lacking 'life satisfaction'
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has ranked Australians as the 'happiest' people of the 34 OECD member countries, yet lacking life satisfaction.