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Open Doors says one in seven Christians are persecuted for their faith

Posted on 20/01/2023 by John Sandeman
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North Korea is back on top of The World Watch list, produced annually by Open Doors, as the worst place in the world to live as a Christian. “North Korea’s score of 98, the highest score that’s ever been recorded… Continue Reading →

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Same-sex blessings mean rejecting the authority of scripture – Gafcon. But progressives may do it no matter what the General Synod says

Posted on 20/01/2023 by John Sandeman

A response to the news that the Church of England bishops propose the blessing of same-sex civil marriages from Foley Beach, Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council – (Gafcon is a network of conservative Anglicans.) “I write to you with… Continue Reading →

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Iona was a 160 km/h ski racer but now runs church under a pecan tree

Posted on 19/01/2023 by John Sandeman
Iona Rossely

It took two world-level sporting careers, extreme highs and bitter lows, for Iona Rossely to be fully formed in her faith. Although she was one of the\fastest women in the world at her speed skiing, God outpaced her in the… Continue Reading →

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Confirmed: official announcement by the Church of England: same sex blessings but not same sex marriage

Posted on 18/01/2023 by John Sandeman

A press release by the Church of England. Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples 18/01/2023 For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church… Continue Reading →

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Church of England bishops back ‘blessing’ same-sex unions but not gay marriage

Posted on 18/01/2023 by John Sandeman

The BBC reports that a closed-door meeting of the bishops of the Church of England has decided not to support same-sex marriage. The General Synod (church parliament) meets next month to respond to a five-year study of LGBTQIA issues. But… Continue Reading →

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Gambling reform debate heats up in NSW election

Posted on 17/01/2023 by John Sandeman
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The role of Christians in public debate is being cemented in the NSW election due on March 25. Anti-gambling Christians are at the centre of the hottest issue in the NSW election campaign: gambling reform. Premier Dominic Perrotet took the… Continue Reading →

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He/him, She/her, They/them. When inclusion turns sour

Posted on 16/01/2023 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope column 50 shades of they: The chief sub-editor is the person who rules on grammar in a newspaper. The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief sub, Michael Ruffles, has written “Mansplaining pronouns for obstinate blokes,” which is alive-and-let-livee argument.… Continue Reading →

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A story the Media should latch on to: The persecution of Christians keeps surging around the world

Posted on 14/01/2023 by Religion Unplugged

By Richard Ostling, a regular at Get Religion which critiques media coverage of Christianity. The 2022 report from the Open Doors organization says “persecution of Christians has reached the highest levels” since it began accumulating data for its annual “World… Continue Reading →

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Four Minute Christianity – an elevator pitch for the faith

Posted on 13/01/2023 by John Sandeman
Dan Paterson

How would you describe Christianity if you had a few minutes? Phoenix-like, Dan Paterson, a former speaker for the RZIM ministry, launched Questioning Christianity, which does what it is named for – seek out people’s questions. Dan’s latest video four-minute… Continue Reading →

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‘Do not judge’ … what the Bible really says

Posted on 12/01/2023 by Ek Liljegren

A guest column by Ek Liljgren from Chinchilla, Queensland “Do not judge,” right, that is what I hear often. This is one of the most quotable and yet misquoted parts of Scripture The Bible does not say, “Do not judge”… Continue Reading →

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