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Are the majority of Atheists and other non-religious Aussies right when it comes to religious discrimination in Australia? In the ABC’s ‘Australia Talks’ survey, involving 54,000 people from across Australian society, people were asked about the prevalence of religious discrimination in Australia. And when it [...]

by Chris McCormack, News Weekly Far from being a grassroots-driven, spontaneous protest against climate change, the Extinction Rebellion (XR) is an internationally funded, highly planned organisation that pays its supporters to protest, or more accurately, rebel. And it is determined to overthrow democracy. Paul Homewood’s [...]

In the 19th century when prickly pear was introduced into Australia it quickly took over, rendering much of our agricultural land useless. The industry was saved by the introduction of the Cactoblastis moth which lays its eggs on the pear; the larvae eat the inside [...]

EDITOR'S NOTE: Jesus said, “The children of this generation are wiser in their own generation than the children of the light.” Brendan O'Neill is not a Christian (hence the swearing), but he makes more sense than most Christian leaders in his analysis of identity politics [...]

Only 9 more sleeps to International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19 November 2019. International Men’s Day is now celebrated in more than 80 countries worldwide. International Men’s Day is going from strength to strength. The theme for IMD 2019 is “Making a Difference for Men [...]

by Warwick & Alison Marsh, Faith & Family Advocates, Canberra Declaration. Intent Dealing with our own ungratefulness, and the breakthrough that thanksgiving brings. Scripture Enter His gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord [...]

I am no fan of the Melbourne Cup Race; gambling, horse-racing and frippery do not appeal to me. However, Ride Like a Girl captivated me, drawing me into the story with its well-written dialogue peppered with wry humour, beautiful camera work and superb acting. It [...]

by Tracey Gummow, Liturgical Assistant, All Saints Anglican Church, Mitchell, QLD. Tracy’s husband, Rick, serves as a minister in SW QLD, including the drought-affected towns of Amby, Morven, Augathella, Charleville, Wyandra, Cunnamulla and Thargomindah. Intent Shifting our focus from a view of deficiency, to recognition [...]

by Steve Grace, international award-winning Country Gospel artist. Intention When you are dry and empty, Jesus will lift you up. Scripture I have swept away your offences like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you. ~ [...]

Editor's Note: This article by Associate Editor Jamie Walker in The Australian highlights how concerning the push for voluntary assisted dying around Australia is for a diversity of communities. Is VAD the best we can do for the most vulnerable people among us? Or are [...]

by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, Catholic Archbishop of Sydney. Intention In our darkest hour, faith can come back to life. Scriptures The poor and the needy ask for water, and there is none, their tongue is parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them, [...]

On Father’s Day Sunday 1 September 2002, we launched the very first Dads4Kids weekly newsletter for men. Sign Up Here. We have not missed a Sunday since. It is up to eight hundred and ninety-nine issues later, and no, I am not counting. Let me [...]

by Rev Harry Goodhew AO, former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney. Intention Jesus is Lord, even in the middle of drought. Scripture I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another, or My praise to idols. ~ Isaiah 42:8 [...]

It is suggested that doctors who ease the way until the final breath are in effect practising euthanasia and that, in opposing voluntary assisted dying, they are being hypocritical. With good palliative care the patient may yet wake and communicate, but with euthanasia the medication [...]

by Pastor Tim Klein, Faith Lutheran Church Warrdale SA and 1st Assistant Bishop, Lutheran Church of Australia SA/NT District. Intention Life – even in times of drought. Scripture “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the [...]

by Ps Phil Pringle, Senior Pastor and co-founder of C3 Church. Intention God’s promises can be fulfilled in our nation. Scripture IF My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and PRAY and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, [...]

In an effort to normalise pornography, there are people who point out that it’s been around since ancient times. That might be true, but porn today is like nothing the world has ever seen. Pornography is now everywhere. It’s available on almost every screen and [...]

Pastor Wayne Alcorn is National President of Australian Christian Churches Intention Prayer for unity. Scriptures How good and how pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! ~ Psalm 133:1 NIV When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with [...]

by Ps Peter Walker, an Indigenous Christian Elder from the Bundjalung tribe and leader of the Uluru Bark Petition. Intention A strategy to come back to God and enjoy His blessing. Scripture Rather, the land you will soon take over is a land of hills [...]

Harvard-educated Federal Labor MP Andrew Leigh believes Australia could do with more churches. He believes churches are good for society. And yet Leigh is an Atheist. So why does he hold this view? Leigh has done research showing churches play a vital role in building [...]