Dropped Articles of Interest from the ACL National Homepage

Sexualisation report fails children
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today slammed the Senate report into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment saying it had failed to put forward the fundamental reforms needed to address community demands for better protection of children. (Australian Christian Lobby) [Thursday, 26th June 2008]
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The issue of dying
In Holland in 2005, there were about 12,660, or 9 per cent, of all deaths caused intentionally. A 2005 study showed that at least 50 per cent of patients killed under the Dutch euthanasia program were suffering from depression. A 1991 study showed that an average of three people a day underwent euthanasia without their knowledge or consent. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]

Audio Bibles
The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]

Micah Challenge inspires greater action on poverty
International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander joined a host of MPs, peers and church leaders at a Micah Challenge reception to inspire greater action on behalf of the world’s poor. [Thursday, 26th June 2008]

Focus on easing pain
On the surface, the physician-assisted suicide legislation now before the State Parliament has the appearance of being humane and well-intentioned. [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

There’s a reason we said no to polygamy
A second wife as a prostitute-substitute? How could a woman resist such a proposal? [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

A Twelve Point Plan to strengthen and support fatherhood
One of the greatest challenges facing our nation is the social problems caused as a result of Fatherlessness. The National Fathering Forum has formulated a Twelve Point Plan to strengthen and support fatherhood and turn the tide of fatherlessness in Australia. [Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

The ACL political spot
[Wednesday, 25th June 2008]

Sexualisation of children
Bras for four year olds, soft porn music videos during children’s viewing times, dolls dressed as prostitutes, 14 year old fashion models, billboards for longer lasting sex. [Tuesday, 24th June 2008]

Kororoit by-election: Send a message for life
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) today called on the voters in the Kororoit by-election to be held this Saturday June 28 to ‘Send a message for life’ to Victorian politicians. (Australian Christian Lobby) [Tuesday, 24th June 2008]
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The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey
The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey shows that more than half of Americans say religion is very important in their lives, attend religious services regularly and pray daily. [Tuesday, 24th June 2008]

Compass Australia
There is a great need in this nation to assist those students and recent graduates who demonstrate a high potential to become influential leaders for Christ across strategic areas of our nation including politics, law, media, science, education, arts and philosophy. The Compass program aims to address this need. [Monday, 23rd June 2008]

A tribute to influential Australian Christians - Mary Reibey. Number 157 in our series.
Mary Reibey, an orphan from Bury, Lancaster was convicted of stealing a horse at the age of thirteen and transported to Australia in 1792. Mary Reibey died a pillar of the Church of England in Sydney in 1855. [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

A tribute to influential Australian Christians - John Ridley. Number 156 in our series.
John G. Ridley received a military cross for his acts of bravery and action in battle at Bellicourt 1918. He is also the evangelist who is known today as the man behind Mr Eternity (Arthur Stace). [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

A tribute to influential Australian Christians - Jacob Garrard. Number 155 in our series.
Jacob Garrard's was one of the most prominent young trade unionists in the 1870s. In parliament Garrard was one of the best-equipped members to respond to colonial technological, industrial and administrative change in the 1880s. In 1896 Garrard joined the Salvation Army. He was an active worker for the Methodist Church. [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

Little Women
You have to wonder what on earth's happening to our kids. Especially little girls. They're bombarded with sexy images. Raunchy video clips, billboards and store catalogues. [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

Strong fathers, Strong daughters : 10 secrets every father should know
Of recent times, there has been some acknowledgement of the great need for boys to have a father, or at least, a father figure, in their lives. Yet little is said of the enormous importance of fatherhood in the lives of girls. [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

Papua (Indonesia): Muslim-Christian tensions on a knife edge
International Crisis Group (ICG) has just released an informative and significant report on the escalating ethnic and religious tensions in Papua (eastern Indonesia). [Sunday, 22nd June 2008]

Ultrasound: Face to face with the future
Philips Healthcare business manager ultrasound Ian Schroen said it was an exciting time for parents. "There is instant recognition of a growing baby," he said. "The patient can grasp a better understanding of their foetus." [Friday, 20th June 2008]

Briefing paper on Medicare funding of second trimester and late term abortions
The age at which prematurely born babies can survive is as early 23 weeks, with the youngest known survivor born under 22 weeks. It is time to stop Medicare funding of abortions of babies who could be born alive. [Thursday, 19th June 2008]