In the US, Christians protest budget cuts
With ashes on their foreheads, sackcloth draped around their necks and the US Capitol as a backdrop, Christians leaders used the words “evil” and “immoral” to describe the federal budget cuts President Trump has proposed and many Republican lawmakers favor. “It is a time for lamentation,” said Rev David Beckmann, explaining the symbols of grief the […]
Don’t forget the poor, Australian church leaders tell politicians
Church leaders from across denominations in Australia have joined in signing a statement calling all on political parties to meet Australia’s commitment to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. THE STATEMENT As Christian leaders we call for churches around Australia to pray especially this Sunday for the poor and all working to reduce poverty. We […]
AFRICANS IN AUSTRALIA: OPEN LETTER URGES AUSTRALIANS TO “STA-UP” IN SUPPORT OF REFUGEES
DAVID ADAMS reports …