Christians must exert 'significant influence' on Government, says writer
The author of bestseller 'Systematic Theology' has called upon Christians in the UK to stand against threats to the Gospel by engaging in politics and increasing their influence on government..
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ACL comments on leadership change
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today congratulated Ms Julia Gillard on becoming Australia's first female Prime Minister.
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New Harris Park Dementia day centre
Living with dementia can be socially isolating as well as disorienting. So too, the time-consuming role of caring for a person with dementia, can be a lonely one.
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'2010 Make it Count' – Prime Minister and Opposition Leader respond to Christian concerns
A gathering of many of Australia's most senior denominational and church leaders – rarely paralleled in the nation's history – last night heard both the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader speak of the valuable contribution the Christian faith has made to the nation and also respond to Christian concerns on issues ranging from indigenous welfare, refugees and climate change to marriage, chaplaincy and the sexualisation of children.
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WA Government has not done its homework on dangerous brothel trade
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is not satisfied the Barnett Government has met its election commitment to properly investigate the Swedish model of prostitution regulation, ACL WA Director Michelle Pearse said today.
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'2010 Make it Count': Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott to speak live to Christians across the nation tonight
In the lead up to the 2010 federal election the leaders of Australia's two major political parties will tonight speak live to Christians across the nation.
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World Cup official stops Wayne Rooney from sharing too much about his faith
Wayne Rooney was reportedly interrupted by a World Cup official whilst discussing aspects of his Catholic faith.
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Paid parental leave scheme falls short of providing equity for all mums
The paid parental leave scheme which passed through Federal Parliament last night provides greater support for working mothers wanting to bond with new-born children but falls a long way short in terms of providing equity for all new mums, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) said today.
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'2010 Make it Count': Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott to speak live to Christians across the nation
In the lead up to the 2010 federal election the leaders of Australia's two major political parties have agreed to speak live to Christians across the nation.
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Canberra poised to embrace a better world
Senator Kate Lundy and the Member for Canberra, Annette Ellis will join Caritas Australia's Community Engagement Manager, Helen Forde and Archbishop Mark Coleridge to launch the Canberra leg of the travelling global poverty exhibition, Blueprint for a Better World, on July 22, 2010.
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The Queen's Birthday 2010 Honours List
The Governor-General, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Chancellor of the Order of Australia, has approved awards announced today in The Queen's Birthday 2010 Honours List.
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TV swearing is bad influence on young people, survey finds
A new survey commissioned by the Daily Mail in the U.K. has found that most people believe swearing on television is behind an increase in swearing by young people.