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by Clare Bruce, Hope 103.2 We’re all familiar with the idea of child sponsorship, but most of us will never get up close to the profound stories of transformation that can happen in the lives of those being sponsored – and, at times, the sponsors [...]

The Victorian Government has already committed to prohibiting what it calls ‘harmful LGBT conversion practices’ and is seeking the community’s views on the best way to implement this ban. (due 24 November) Given the breadth of the definition of ‘conversion practices’ -- sometimes called ‘gay [...]

Sometimes it is a very good thing to be divisive: In more sensible times, it used to be the case that if you stood up in the public arena arguing for truth and for what is right, you were regarded highly. You were respected for [...]

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 [...]

Ruth Institute President Dr Jennifer Roback Morse, PhD condemned YouTube’s decision to ban a Daily Signal/Heritage Foundation video with Dr Michelle Cretella, MD over her comment on transgenderism. “The Sexual Revolutionaries running YouTube are cowards. They cannot refute Dr Cretella and the Heritage Foundation. They [...]

On Tuesday 19 November 2019, we celebrate International Men’s Day. Many people don’t even know that such a day exists. Some years ago, Punch Columnist Richard Fleming wrote an article to celebrate International Women’s Day titled, “Why there is no International Men’s Day”. The opening [...]

Jane Fonda has a new shtick – getting arrested at a DC Climate Change protest. Unlike the climate, Fonda never changes. If it's anti-American, the pain-in-the-actress is for it. From the communist conquest of Vietnam to "economic democracy" to the drive against nuclear power, to [...]

Donald Trump was elected President of the United States in 2016. Along with his Twitter feed, a number of new words entered mainstream discourse: ‘fake news’, ‘alternative facts’, and ‘post-truth’. In fact, the Oxford English Dictionaries selected ‘post-truth’ as 2016’s Word of the Year. Christian [...]

Rand Paul’s new book on socialism is a must-read: Today there are far too many Westerners – including politicians, opinion-makers and leaders – who are seemingly oblivious to the historical record concerning socialism. Sadly we have people like Jeremy Corbyn in the UK and Bernie [...]

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 [...]

Freddie Bentley (described as a British reality TV star and “social media influencer”) says teaching kids about the Second World War could harm their mental well-being. Snowflakes melt in glare of knowledge that there was a global conflict, that ended 74 years ago (in which [...]

I learned afresh about the reality of spiritual war while in Ghana, and the need for believers to fully engage on that level: If you are up on your Christian music, and/or you are an old guy – like me – then you will know [...]

‘What music do you like listening to?’ asks my martial arts instructor, as we prepare for class. (There’s always some ‘mood music’ in the background as we train). Truth be told, I’m musically illiterate, but I see an opportunity and seize it. ‘Kanye West?” I [...]

I sympathize with porn-star congresswoman Katie Hill, really I do. The feeble-minded should be protected from themselves. When you’re caught doing something dumb, dangerous or criminal, you must immediately wrap yourself in the mantle of victimhood. In her last speech to the House yesterday, to [...]

by Michael Cook, editor of MercatorNet. Jurisdictions which permit assisted suicide or euthanasia suck all the oxygen out of media coverage of this topic. To put the issue in perspective, assisted suicide or euthanasia is only legal in Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and a [...]

It is always a great thing when respected leaders take a stand for the male of the species, especially for our young boys. Sadly, the vendetta against men and boys seems to be gathering momentum. ‘Toxic masculinity’ seems to be the buzzword of the moment. [...]

Occasionally we hear of a celebrity who comes to faith in Jesus. Rarely is that celebrity as big as Kanye West. Kanye West is an American rapper and musical artist who has sold 140 million records globally and won 21 Grammy Awards, making him one [...]