April 2002

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The Qur'an - the Key to Understanding Islamic Militancy
The question of Islamic militancy and the content of the Qur'an is an important one in our world today. Elizabeth Kendal explores the texts in the Qu'ran that speak of jihad and discusses the reasons behind Islamic militancy. Click here to read this article.

A Wake-up Call About Harry Potter
A teenage girl writes of a spiritual attack that followed her reading of the Harry Potter books.

The Full Story on Stem Cells
Adult stem cells show enormous promise and are already having success in treating illness. Embryonic stem cells have not been proved and destroy human life. Marcia Riordan summarises the arguments.

Action and News on Cloning and Stem Cell Research
Information on stem cell research and proposed action.

mardi gras postscript
A report on Mardi gras numbers, sponsors and Peter and Jenny's trip to Sydney to monitor and photograph the crowd numbers.

"Meet the Parents"
This report on homosexual parenting was prepared for the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby and was launched at the mardi gras fair day by Kerry Phelps (president of the AMA).

Just a little bit of Paradise
A group of Christians set up a coffee shop as an outreach on the route of the Mardi gras. Read Peter Lane's description of the event.

'What Some of You Were'
A review of a new book of testimonies from people who have left the homosexual lifestyle. The book also includes stories from people whose family members have been in the lifestyle.

Concern expressed about Justice Michael Kirby
A reflection on the speech in the Parliament by Senator Bill Heffernan. This article also discusses how Justice Michael Kirby promotes the homosexual agenda.

More Homosexual Rights
More proposals for homosexual rights around Australia.

A New Political Vision
The election of South Australia's Andrew Evans to represent the 'Family First' party raises questions about the future direction of our nation. Peter Stokes explores the future of politics in our nations and invites readers to respond.

News and Action
MLC appoints lesbian as Acting Supply Chaplain, Right to Life Walk (Vic), Stem Cell Sciences (Melb) plans to clone embryos, Magnum Ice Cream ad, Abortion in Qld and Act, Australian Multicultural Foundation - submissions invited on inter-faith activities.

World News
Marijuana harmful in pregnancy, prevention of teen pregnancy (UK), UK Drops Religious Offences Act, Pro-life advocate in USA, Irish abortion referendum defeated, homosexual adoption (US), UK High Court considers right to die, Witchcraft school in Austria.