Journal Summary - April 2003

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Worldview - Developing a Biblical Mind
Christians need to understand what the Bible says about every aspect of our lives. In addition, Daryl Furgason explains that there are many other worldviews operating in the world – including humanism and Marxism. There are also a lot of ‘isms’ – secularism, environmentalism, etc.

The book ‘Battle for Truth’ is an excellent resource explaining these aspects in detail.Available from salt Shakers for the postage cost of $8.

Hitting the Issues Head-on
The American Family Association issues a challenge that we need to confront the issues in society ‘head-on’ – to stand up and be counted!

Toys, Games and exercise
The latest research from Canada speaks of the need for children to get more exercise instead of being absorbed in computer games and TV.

Family Court endorses transsexual marriage
The full bench of the Family Court has endorsed the marriage of Kevin and Jennifer. Kevin is a post-operative transsexual. He and Jennifer have children by artificial means.

Euthanasia matters
The WA parliament is considering a bill that would legalise voluntary euthanasia…

Letters in print
Letters from readers that have been printed in newspapers.

G-rated films - not safe
The new Classification guidelines for Films have altered the guidelines for G-rated films. The G Guidelines now specifically mention nudity and drug use – for nudity, it now says “nudity should be justified by context”. For drug use, it says “Drug use should be implied only very discreetly and be justified by context”.

Inter-faith BOMFOG
Murray Adamthwaite explores the increasing number of ‘inter-faith’ organizations, services, etc. He shows why Christians cannot enter into inter-faith services since Jesus makes the exclusive claim that He is the only way to God. BOMFOG stands for ‘Brotherhood of man, Fatherhood of God’.

Letter from Christian and Muslim leaders...
A letter published in the herald Suna and Age was signed by Christian and Muslim leaders. Why did it concern us? It stated "all people ... are the family of God"; "we commit our faith communities to pray and work together for peace and for good community relations" and "We pray that peace will descend from God."
Mentioning God in a letter signed by Muslim AND Christian leaders creates a problem of who that 'god' really is....

Pray for protection and our Nation
A prayer for protection based on putting on the armour of God – Ephesians 6.

Pray for the Nation
National leaders, NSW government, State governments.

News and Action
Queensland passes stem cell research bill;
Homosexual rights in South Australia and Tasmania;
Drug Harm Reduction network launched;
Fred Nile named ‘father of the House’ in NSW Upper House.

Islam - VCAT case
Update on the VCAT case against Pastor Danny Nalliah and Pastor Daniel Scot. The case is now at VCAT and a mediation session will be held in May. If it is unsuccessful a hearing would be the next step.

World News
Abortions in the UK;
UN warns of projected decline in world population;
US Senate passes partial birth abortion bill;
Euthanasia in Holland.