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Christian News, Updated daily en-gb Updated: Saturday, 4 July 2009, 17:11 (EST) 5 144 31 http://au.christiantoday.com http://au.christiantoday.com/images/logo_rss.gif SELECT id,submittime,title,slug,summary FROM ct_article WHERE submittime>'2009-06-27 23:20:11' AND output='Y' AND category!=17 AND category!=20 AND category!=21 AND category != 19 ORDER BY submittime DESC LIMIT 50 The Christian Institute has criticised a new atheist summer camp for children that has been set up in Somerset to offer a godless alternative to religious camps http://au.christiantoday.com/article/christian-institute-concerned-over-new-atheist-summer-camp/6576.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:46:29 +1000 The church is apparently divided over its views against the verdict of Delhi High Court that legalized gay sex this week http://au.christiantoday.com/article/indian-church-views-differ-on-legalizing-of-homosexuality/6575.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:45:13 +1000 Gospel music artists Andrae and Sandra Crouch did not lead Michael Jackson to the Lord according to a source close to them http://au.christiantoday.com/article/gospel-artists-say-they-did-not-lead-michael-jackson-to-christ/6574.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:41:39 +1000 Looking for that perfect gift but cant figure out what to give that person who already seems to have everything Tired of battling crowds at shopping centers sending those same old chocolates and flowers on Mothers Day http://au.christiantoday.com/article/give-someone-a-warm-fuzzy/6572.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:17:48 +1000 A national report that compares child abuse among indigenous and nonindigenous children is shocking http://au.christiantoday.com/article/report-on-indigenous-child-abuse-called/6571.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:12:35 +1000 In its heyday it was said of the British Empire that the sun never set on it Because so many lands across the globe bore the English flag it was once the worlds great superpower Of course today that grand empire is no more And for that matter England itself is almost no more http://au.christiantoday.com/article/why-the-sun-is-setting-on-england/6570.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:54 +1000 Red Cross helps tens of millions of people around the world each year providing relief in times of crisis when disaster strikes or when a personal situation seems insurmountable http://au.christiantoday.com/article/warm-and-fuzzy-gifts-from-australian-red-cross/6569.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:36:54 +1000 Christian charity Global Care says it is concerned about children it supports in Honduras following a military coup in the central American country at the weekend http://au.christiantoday.com/article/concern-for-children-after-honduras-coup/6568.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:31:40 +1000 UK There are only a few days to go until Hillsong releases its latest live worship album iFaithHopeLovei on Monday 6 July http://au.christiantoday.com/article/hillsong-sings-faith-hope-and-love-in-next-live-worship-album/6567.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:29:24 +1000 Episcopal Church leaders are scheduled to meet in a private session next week with the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion http://au.christiantoday.com/article/episcopal-leaders-prepare-for-homosexuality-debates/6566.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:27:10 +1000 NEW DELHI An Indian court on Thursday decriminalized homosexuality ruling that banning it violates the fundamental rights of the people http://au.christiantoday.com/article/indian-court-decriminalizes-homosexuality-amid-protests/6565.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:25:43 +1000 Purpose Driven megachurch pastor Rick Warren will be spending his Fourth of July speaking to up to 40000 Muslims in the nations capital http://au.christiantoday.com/article/rick-warren-to-speak-at-muslim-convention-in-dc/6564.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:23:29 +1000 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will talk to the Pope about the canonization of Mary MacKillop MacKillop would be Australias first nativeborn saint http://au.christiantoday.com/article/australian-nun-could-be-countrys-first-saint/6563.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:42:02 +1000 New concerns over a group of evangelical missionaries currently volunteering at Christmas Island The group Youth With a Mission is providing sports art and other similar activities to detainees The Human Rights Commission will investigate whether these services are being outsourced to volunteers in order to save money http://au.christiantoday.com/article/christian-volunteers-bring-controversy-to-christmas-island/6562.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:39:26 +1000 An 18yearold woman lay unconscious on a Perth street while hundreds of people walked by and no one offered any help http://au.christiantoday.com/article/fainting-woman-gets-no-reaction-from-passing-crowd/6561.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:38:05 +1000 Earlier in the year Cricket Australia had twoway correspondence with WellBeing Australias chairman Mark Tronson discussing the workload of cricketers and the value of respite http://au.christiantoday.com/article/respite-on-cricketers-agenda/6560.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:13:24 +1000 A new prayer movement has been launched in a bid to mobilise UK Christians in praying for lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo http://au.christiantoday.com/article/christians-launch-prayer-initiative-for-congo-peace/6559.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:04:40 +1000 Churchbased international aid agency actively working in Honduras has strongly condemned Coup detat in the country it says it is not the way to solve the political conflict http://au.christiantoday.com/article/churches-aid-group-strongly-condemns-honduras-coup-de-etat/6558.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:56:32 +1000 Extremism terrorism and other forms of violence in the name of religion are threats to human life and should be rejected reaffirms delegates attending the Third Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana Kazakhstan from 12 July http://au.christiantoday.com/article/world-religion-congress-denounces-violence-in-the-name-of-religion/6557.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:53:08 +1000 President Barack Obama reiterated his progay pledges to the homosexual community during a White House reception Monday http://au.christiantoday.com/article/obama-pledges-to-ally-with-gays-for-more-progress/6556.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:51:37 +1000 At least thats what one would think Church members have managed to raise more than 200000 in just over a month for their mission projects Thats 42000 more than they set out to raise http://au.christiantoday.com/article/church-members-open-hearts-and-wallets/6555.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:43 +1000 It was the biggest group of asylumseekers to arrive at Christmas Island at one time 194 people were taken to Christmas Islands main detention center on Sunday night Most of the unauthorized arrivals were Sri Lankan men and eyewitnesses said they were speaking Tamil http://au.christiantoday.com/article/boatload-of-asylum-seekers-arrive-at-christmas-island/6554.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:37:07 +1000 Could luxurious accomodations be the answer to housing for hundreds of asylum seekers on Christmas Island http://au.christiantoday.com/article/a-room-with-a-view-for-some-asylum-seekers/6553.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:34:48 +1000 Two St John volunteer paramedics were attacked in a rockthrowing incident last week http://au.christiantoday.com/article/rock-throwers-target-paramedics/6552.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:33:25 +1000 Coast council officials say they arent responsible for what people look at on Coast Library computers even if that content is porn http://au.christiantoday.com/article/porn-use-out-of-control-on-library-computers/6551.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:30:04 +1000 Korean missionary Byung Pal Ryu had his heart set on serving the Lord in Bangladesh however he found every door was closed to him whereas every other door was opened to Fiji Amazingly he ended up ministering to the very groups he had his heart set upon Hindus Buddhists Muslim and Sikhs http://au.christiantoday.com/article/byung-pal-ryu-korean-missionary-to-fiji/6550.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:45:16 +1000 Rebuilding of lives of thousands of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka involves rebuilding of their faith as well said an Audio Bible Ministry who is giving the message of hope to the people whose survival depends on aid funds http://au.christiantoday.com/article/audio-bibles-bring-hope-to-tamil-refugees/6549.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:07:11 +1000 Homosexual couples in Victoria wanting access to IVF and donor sperm will have to wait for authorities to develop a way to make sure they are fit to be parents Laws allowing samesex couples access to donor sperm and extra IVF services will be delayed at least five more months amid claims the Government doesnt have the technology or resources to implement mandatory police checks required by the legislation http://au.christiantoday.com/article/homosexual-couples-access-to-ivf-delayed-in-victoria/6548.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:59:26 +1000 The backers of an Islamic school are considering their options after a court rejected their appeal for the school to be built in Camden The Land and Environment Court knocked back the Quranic Societys application to build a 19 million school for 900 students in a rural area on the outskirts of the town southwest of Sydney It found that the proposal was inconsistent with the objectives of the rural zone Many local residents have expressed pleasure with the results http://au.christiantoday.com/article/court-rejects-islamic-school-proposal/6547.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:58:03 +1000 Australias only sexchange clinic has been temporarily shut down and its controversial director forced to quit amid growing claims that patients with psychiatric problems have been wrongly diagnosed as transsexuals and encouraged to have radical gender reassignment surgery http://au.christiantoday.com/article/sex-change-clinic-got-it-wrong/6546.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:56:12 +1000 While the results of Irans contested presidential election have very little chance for change the country cannot and will not be the same again points out an Iranian Christian whose father was martyred more than two decades ago http://au.christiantoday.com/article/son-of-martyred-pastor-iran-cannot-be-the-same-anymore/6545.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:50:57 +1000 National Day of Thanksgiving was recently concluded and it was considered a success There were almost ten thousand of people who attended from different parts of the country Compared to last year there is an increase of 20 people that attended this event http://au.christiantoday.com/article/the-success-of-2009-national-day-of-thanksgiving/6542.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:07:23 +1000 Micah Challenge a global movement of Christians that aims to deepen engagement with the poor through integration of social justice as part of faith is calling all Christian believers across the country to pick up their pens in order to fight poverty http://au.christiantoday.com/article/fighting-poverty-through-letters/6541.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:05:31 +1000 The news that singer Michael Jackson died early Thursday afternoon at his Los Angeles home has predictably sent shock waves through the world of pop celebrity It has also provoked a tidal wave of responses in the Twittersphere and blogosphere http://au.christiantoday.com/article/michael-jackson-echoes-of-elvis/6540.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:21:54 +1000 A song and dance is being made over a report for the NSW Governments price regulator that shows that for every train journey the public subsidises the community saves more than 6 in social costs http://au.christiantoday.com/article/author-of-railway-books-likes-this-song-and-dance/6539.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:19:12 +1000 A very brief news item caught my attention just recently which is worth commenting on It had to do with where modern marriage is heading and how some people are seeking to change the usual marriage vows to reflect their own preference for noncommitment http://au.christiantoday.com/article/love-and-marriage/6538.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:17:21 +1000 After over a year of being without a worship community President Barack Obama has reportedly settled on a church home Evergreen Chapel at Camp David http://au.christiantoday.com/article/report-obamas-find-church-community-to-call-home/6537.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:16:25 +1000 Australian federal MPs are increasingly invoking Christian beliefs to justify policies and articulate their values and visions for the nation said a study http://au.christiantoday.com/article/godspeak-rising-among-aussie-mps/6536.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:15:08 +1000 A sevenfoot tall statue of Mother Teresa was unveiled in Bangalore on Wednesday It was inaugurated by Archbishop of Bangalore Bernard Moras http://au.christiantoday.com/article/mother-teresas-7-foot-tall-statue-unveiled-in-bangalore/6535.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:12:52 +1000 The Central Government on Sunday announced plans to repeal a 150yearold law that criminalizes homosexuality in India http://au.christiantoday.com/article/church-to-oppose-legalization-of-gay-sex-in-india/6534.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:07:46 +1000 PASADENA Calif The memorial service for Dr Ralph D Winter ran one hour past the scheduled ending time but no one was complaining http://au.christiantoday.com/article/thousands-celebrate-ralph-d-winters-life-impact/6533.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:58:44 +1000 This is the powerful and inspiring story of an Iranian who went from being a committed Muslim revolutionary to a passionate follower of Jesus It is a most compelling look at the real nature of Islam and how the grace of God in Christ can radically transform a life http://au.christiantoday.com/article/a-review-of-iislam-the-house-i-left-behindi-by-daniel-shayesteh/6532.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:34:19 +1000 Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo the Portuguese winger named the worlds best player has been sold to Real Madrid by Manchester United for AUS163 million http://au.christiantoday.com/article/sports-contractors-special-circumstance-clauses/6531.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:31:55 +1000 Indias top government official infused a message of hope and confidence into the Christian community after visiting Kandhamal district in the state of Orissa on Friday http://au.christiantoday.com/article/top-indian-official-apologizes-for-anti-christian-violence/6530.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:25:32 +1000 PASADENA Calif In recent years Intelligent Design has made headlines in media outlets across the country http://au.christiantoday.com/article/diseases-creations-of-god-or-intelligent-evil/6529.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:16:49 +1000 Christian Solidarity Worldwide has expressed concern over Chinas decision to reject the UN Human Rights Councils recommendations to improve human rights http://au.christiantoday.com/article/csw-concerned-as-china-rejects-human-rights-recommendations/6528.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:07:16 +1000 Egyptian authorities have released from custody all suspects who were arrested earlier this week following attacks targeting Coptic Orthodox Christians in the small Egyptian village of Ezbet BoshraEast http://au.christiantoday.com/article/uscirf-calls-for-justice-in-egypt-following-anti-christian-attacks/6527.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:06:18 +1000 It was confirmed by Australian Minister for Censorship that online games such as Second Life is banned in the country There was confirmation from Censorship Minister Stephen Goebbels Conroy and according to his spokesperson it was added under the filtering plan it will be extended to downloadable games flashbased web games and sites which sell physical copies of games that do not meet the MA15 standard The MA15 means restricted to those people ages 15 and above http://au.christiantoday.com/article/second-life-banned-in-australia/6526.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:42:29 +1000 West Timor which is located in Indonesia is experiencing the worst hunger problem of all time due to climate change The result of poor harvest due to change in weather condition make children underweight and malnourished http://au.christiantoday.com/article/change-in-climate-worsen-hunger-in-several-region/6525.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:40:30 +1000 According to Frank Brenan chairman of National Human Rights Consultation they want to recommend a British style parliamentary committee that would be able to review different legislation and figure out possible breaches to human rights as well as liberties This recommendation would be examined by a team that includes Michael Tate minister of government justice and Harry Evans Clerk of the Senate The said model will be road tested in a three day forum happening in Great Hall of Parliament House http://au.christiantoday.com/article/national-human-rights-consultation-to-follow-a-british-parliamentary-model/6524.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:39:09 +1000