The Supreme Court of Texas has ruled in favour of Dianne Hensley, a justice of the peace in Waco reprimanded for not performing same-sex weddings, reinstating her lawsuit against the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The commission had previously issued
There is a wide divergence in the answer to the above question, depending on who is asked. Last week, Pew Research Centre reported on such differences. They write about those on the right: “Most Trump supporters (69%) would like the Bible to
South Sudan is facing a confluence of humanitarian crises that are pushing the country to the brink of starvation. Conflict in neighbouring Sudan has caused over 692,000 people to flee into the country, hyperinflation is crippling the economy, climate change impacts
The International Prayer Network (IPC) in conjunction with many of its worldwide partner networks has launched a “Love France” initiative to support, encourage and pray for the French Church and nation in this significant year. The eyes of the world
The hijab — the headscarf traditionally worn by many Middle East women — is becoming harder to spot in Iran these days. For many Iranian women, the hijab has become a symbol of oppression. They’re refusing to wear it,
Recent events in the Middle East are causing additional hardship and suffering for Christians in Yemen. For years, the tiny group of believers there have withstood intense persecution from militant Muslims and their government. Now, the attacks on ships and other
By Chris Kenny, Current Affairs commentator on Sky News Australia and columnist for The Australian Newspaper In Western liberal democracies, some of our greatest strengths also turn out to be obvious weaknesses. Our openness, plurality and tolerance leave us vulnerable
A Focus on the Family Families have always played a significant role throughout the Bible from the very first family – Adam & Eve, Cain, Abel & Seth. Adam was made in the likeness of God. Seth was a son
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended from the Labor caucus and there is now speculation she may quit the party altogether. In support of Payman a Muslim community group plans to run a political campaign supporting candidates in
Fears of community independents running on pro-Palestine platforms in key Labor seats have prompted the government’s hardening stance against Israel. Labor powerbrokers fear key western Sydney heartland seats with large Muslim populations are vulnerable to high-profile community independents running on
