Senator Guy Barnett of Tasmania continues to argue for the freedom to gift the Bible at Citizenship ceremonies. The Immigration Minister Chris Bowen is still looking at the code’s ”appropriateness”. See, MPs attack Bible ‘madness’ and from October last year, No Holy Books 4 … Continue reading
Issued for the 2 minute silence 12.51 pm NZ, 1 March, Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia: PRAYER AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE Oh God, at times such as this, when we realize that the ground beneath our feet is not … Continue reading
The tragedy of Martin Bryant’s Port Arthur massacre lies deep in the heart of Tasmanians. Martin Bryant’s mother, Carleen Bryant, was interviewed on TV Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes last Sunday. Program transcript, A Mother’s Burden. Both the fact of the interview occurring and … Continue reading
Indonesia: Members of the Islamic sect, Ahmadiyah, who believe their founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the final prophet of Islam (and not Mohammad and therefore blasphemous), have been murdered and Christians attacked by radical Muslims who seek the death penalty for those … Continue reading
The terrible and tragic loss of life and injury amidst the destruction of the beautiful and hospitable City of Christchurch and its historic Cathedral is hard to assimilate. I feel so sad. Just last February Gayelene and I visited New Zealand and celebrated our 40th … Continue reading
Guest blogger: The Vicar General Chris Jones, CEO Anglicare Anglicare continues to be confronted with the problem of gambling in Tasmania and recently appeared before a government inquiry. CHARITY group Anglicare yesterday supported a mandatory pre-commitment scheme for gaming machine … Continue reading
The Christian Medical and Dental Fellowship of Australia has significantly contributed to the area of medical ethics. This article is written by men and women who are Christians working in the medical field with expert knowledge, experience and a Christian … Continue reading
(click above for more information) Be encouraged to set aside extra time to pray to our Heavenly Father for specific issues such as global poverty from 20-27 February. “Why Pray? How can prayer help when we are faced with an … Continue reading
Guest Blogger: The Very Reverend Richard Humphrey, Dean of Hobart Kevin Rudd spoke at a forum at the University of Tasmania on 15 February about Australia’s Foreign Aid Policies. Hundreds of people came to listen, comment and ask questions. The … Continue reading
EUTHANASIA – ENDING A LIFE “AHEAD OF TIME” Readings: Psalm 139:16-20; Genesis 2 SERMON NOTES Introduction 1. The Dutch experience clearly demonstrates the disastrous effects of euthanasia legislation. a. The former Dutch minister who successfully promoted the legalization of euthanasia has … Continue reading