Westminster intervention likely to exacerbate high tensions over Scottish independence.
Politics
House Passes Pro-Life Bills In New Look United States Congress
One bill requires healthcare workers to provide life-saving care to babies who survive an abortion.
China’s Great Leap Backwards
Life has become increasingly difficult in China after Xi Jinping’s enforced zero-Covid policy locked down Shanghai, a city of 25 million people, and three years of border closures devastated the economy.
Religious Breakdown Of New US Congress
Nearly 90% of American federal lawmakers identify as Chrisitian.
Senators Revive ‘Born Alive’ Bill
Senators Matt Canavan, Alex Antic and Ralph Babet try to ensure that babies who survive late-term abortions get life-saving care.
Scottish Parliament Passes Transgender Law Despite Public Opposition
UK could block proposed laws to allow Scots as young as 16 to change their official gender without any medical diagnosis.
Evangelist Disturbed By ‘Political Hatred’ In United States
“I’m just disappointed in politics in America. I think the only hope for this nation is God.”
Lobbying For Laws To Preserve Religious Freedom In Australia
ACL delegation meets Australian Law Reform Commissioner ahead of his review.
US Congress Approves Legislation To Protect Same Sex Marriage
“The Respect for Marriage Act lets radical activists harass faith-based institutions in court because of their religious beliefs about marriage.”
The Case For Keeping Religion in Politics
It’s right to keep religion in politics, good, ordered religion, that is, or at least keep it above politics in our collective minds. Because when it’s taken out, something else fills the void.
Catholic Bishop Backs Away From Threat To Close Top End Schools
“The bill is not intended to prevent schools from operating in accordance with their religious identity and ethos.”
Biden Administration Supports Funding Of Child Gender Transitions
“The Biden Administration even supports allowing these procedures to occur without parental consent.”
Pastors Quit Because Of Political Pressure
One third of church leaders who are considering a career change blame political divisions for their disillusionment.
Senators Revive ‘Born Alive’ Bill
Senators Matt Canavan, Alex Antic and Ralph Babet try to ensure that babies who survive late-term abortions get life-saving care.
Senate Rejects Inquiry Into Use Of Puberty Blockers For Australian Children
“It’s incomprehensible that Labor, the Greens and some Liberals opposed the motion.”
US Senate Passes Landmark Bill To Protect Same Sex Marriage
Critics say religious freedom protections don’t cover all Christians.
National Prayer Breakfast 2022
The 33rd Australian National Prayer Breakfast was held in Canberra on Monday, 28 November, 2022. It is an important day on the national calendar that provides an opportunity to put prayers for our nation before our sovereign God.
“We Need Prayer And We Need A Miracle.”
Same sex marriages on brink of being codified into US law.
Four More Years Of Daniel Andrews And Labor Running Victoria
Victorians give a ringing endorsement of their policies and punish the Liberals.
Powerful Message Planned For National Prayer Breakfast
First Nations Christian Peter Gibbs to challenge political leaders.
Same Sex Marriage Set To Be Enshrined In United States Law
“This disastrous bill sends a message that if you don’t agree with the left’s definition of marriage, you are a bigot.”
Family First Candidate Fighting For Christians In Victorian Election
“The prophetic Scriptures that talk about good being seen as evil and evil being seen as good are beginning to creep upon us here in Victoria.”
Appeal For Evangelical Pastors To Seek Political Office
“America has strayed from its origins and needs to be restored to its Christian foundations.”
How Abortion Impacted Midterm Elections
Pro-choice groups claim ‘resounding victory’, pro-lifers criticise Republican strategy.
US Midterm Election Results Much Closer Than Polls Forecast
Republican Party predicted to narrowly regain control of the House while Senate is too close to call.