Human trafficking is the modern form of slavery. It happens when people are recruited, transported, or received through deception, threat or force. Then they are exploited using threats, physical force, emotional abuse, or told they must pay off a large debt to their captors. Continue reading →

Capital punishment, also referred to as the death penalty, is the execution (killing) of a person by the state as punishment for a crime. Crimes that can result in a death penalty are known as capital crimes or capital offences. Continue reading →

The Macquarie Dictionary defines racism as:
1. The belief that human races have distinctive characteristics which determine their respective cultures, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule or dominate others.

Domestic violence includes physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, or threats of violence. Domestic violence occurs in all geographical areas of Australia, and in all socio-economic groups, and cultural groups. Continue reading →

It is important for all in the general community to understand the facts regarding the risks, issue and legacy from uranium mining, nuclear power generation and weapons. It is imperative that we be informed as participants in our democracy in order that we are able to make informed and considered choices on issues so important and with such long term consequences as occurs in nuclear power and uranium mining. Continue reading →

The Macquarie Dictionary defines multiculturalism as “the maintenance of more than one culture within a society with rights and opportunities for all, regardless of ethnic origin”. It also adds “the theory that such a structure is beneficial to society”. Continue reading →

1. DEFINITION The Macquarie Dictionary defines homosexuality as “sexual feeling for a person (or persons) of the same sex.” 2. BIBLE REFERENCE 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do … Continue reading →

1. DEFINITION The Macquarie Dictionary defines abortion as “the removal of a foetus from the mother’s womb before it is viable”. 2. BIBLE REFERENCE Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Psalm 139:13 “For you created my inmost being; you knit … Continue reading →

1. DEFINITION The Macquarie Dictionary defines vivisection as: (1) i)“The practice of subjecting living animals to cutting operations, especially in order to advance physiological and pathological knowledge”. 2. BIBLE REFERENCE Psalm 36:6 “Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your … Continue reading →

1. DEFINITION The Macquarie Dictionary defines unemployment as “the number of people willing to work but unable to find paid employment”. (1) 2. BIBLE REFERENCE Job 11:18 “Having hope will give you courage. You will be protected and rest in … Continue reading →