National 24 Hour Prayer Watch 12/23
THE NEED TO PRAY When we know there are many confusing opinions about what constitutes progress within our society, it is good to know that “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Cor 14:33). We may
Politically correct NAPLAN to drop minimum standards
Illiterate students will be described as “developing’’ their reading skills in a politically correct watering down of NAPLAN test reports to remove references to underperformance. Catholic schools in NSW are fighting radical reforms to the national literacy and numeracy tests,
A-League (Soccer) Players Not Forced to Actively Support Pride Round
“Guidance and support” were provided to players uncomfortable with taking part in the A-League’s Pride Celebration round. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) recently held a Pride Celebration round in Australia and New Zealand to signify “the code’s ongoing commitment to
Many Americans say that COVID 19 has Made Them More Open to God
A number of Americans say they are more open to God now than they were before the coronavirus pandemic. The Barna Group has released a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults that found 44% of U.S. adults described themselves as “more
Florida Megachurch Requires Members to Affirm Biblical Definition of Marriage
A Florida megachurch is requiring members to sign their agreement to a statement defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman and stating there are only two biological genders. First Baptist Church of Jacksonville has garnered controversy
Artificial Wombs Could be Here in a Few Short Years
A molecular biologist in Germany has announced he is creating a fully functional artificial womb and claims that in a few “short years” it would replace traditional birth. Hashem Al-Ghaili recently released a concept video that features artificial womb pods
Federal Jury in U.S. Rejects Government Intimidation Against Pro-Life People
Pro-life dad Mark Houck, who was arrested in a terrifying FBI home raid, has been acquitted in federal court. After the verdict was announced, Houck embraced his wife while roughly two dozen supporters in the courtroom wept tears of relief.
1400 Church Leaders Urge British PM to Rethink Conversion Therapy Ban
1400 church leaders have written to the British Prime Minister and the Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch calling on them to drop plans to ban conversion therapy. Conversion therapy is the practice of attempting to change a person’s gender identity or
Church of England Same-Sex Blessings Drastic Departure from Traditional Teaching
Bishops in the Church of England are being urged to reconsider proposals to allow services of thanksgiving and dedication for same-sex couples. In an open letter, the Evangelical Alliance has called on Church of England leaders to reaffirm their commitment
Site of Jesus’ Baptism Could Become Sprawling Tourist Destination
The very site of Jesus’ baptism could soon become a spectacle of capitalism. What began as the centre of John the Baptist’s ministry foretelling the arrival of Jesus Christ may soon be transformed into a “tourist city” worth up to