Originally published in Christian Today A new diocese has been formed in Australia for traditionalist Anglicans at odds with the liberal stance of their bishops on marriage and sexuality. The Diocese of the Southern Cross has been formed by the orthodox Gafcon movement and is not part of the Anglican […]
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‘Don’t trust in governments’: Former Australian PM preaches at tennis legend’s church
Originally published in Christian News Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Christians to not put their trust in anything apart from God. Morrison, who suffered an election defeat in May, recently gave a sermon at Margaret Court’s church, a retired tennis player and former world champion. He told […]
Bishops called to repent after Australian synod defeats same-sex marriage motion
Originally published in Church Times The Australian General Synod of the Anglican Church, meeting in Queensland, has failed to pass a formal statement brought by the diocese of Sydney, which sought to declare that both same-sex marriage and same-sex marriage blessings were contrary “to the teaching of Christ and the faith, ritual, […]
I’m ‘more than okay,’ says Bobbie Houston
Originally published in Christian Today Bobbie Houston says she is “okay” but “a little winded” after the last few weeks in which her husband, Brian, resigned as global senior pastor of Hillsong, before she herself was reportedly made redundant by the Sydney-based church. In a lengthy Instagram post, she thanked […]
Hillsong’s Brian Houston steps down from ministry to deal with court case
Originally published in CBN News Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston announced last Sunday that he will “step aside from all ministry responsibilities” until next year amid charges of concealing his father’s child sex offenses. The New South Wales Police Force accused Houston, 67, in August of covering up information about […]
Over 2 500 church leaders urge Australia’s PM not to mandate vaccine passports
Originally published in The Christian Post Nearly 2 500 church leaders from different denominations in Australia are urging Prime Minister Scott Morrison not to implement vaccine passports in the country, warning that it would create “an unethical two-tiered society” and “medical apartheid.” The proposed introduction of “vaccine passports” into Australian […]
New Zealand referendum legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide
Originally published in The Christian Institute New Zealand has voted to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide, following a public referendum. The End of Life Choice Act was passed in the country’s parliament last year by 69 votes to 51, allowing doctors to administer or supply lethal doses of drugs to […]
NZ PM rushes world’s most extreme abortion legislation into law while country distracted with pandemic
Originally published in Right To Life. New Zealand MPs have introduced the most extreme abortion law in the world after the Abortion Legislation Bill passed its third reading in Parliament. The bill passed by 68 votes to 51 – a much narrower margin than at the first and second reading. […]
New Zealand passes Covid-19 law allowing police to enter homes to check on number of people gathered
By Doug Mainwaring — Originally published in LifeSiteNews New Zealand majorly relaxed pandemic limitations on all gatherings except religious services As part of a phased-in relaxing of the nationwide shutdown, the government of New Zealand has passed new legislation into law that allows only 10 people to attend a religious […]
Israel Folau joins new rugby team, forbidden from talking about faith
Originally published in The Christian Post Israel Folau, an Australian rugby player who’s known for his outspokenness, has joined a new team but is forbidden from talking about his Christian faith. Folau, who was ousted from his contract with Rugby Australia last year over comments he made about homosexuality and […]