‘Send Them Strength’: Australian Prime Minister Prays for the Nation, World Amid COVID-19 Crisis

‘Send Them Strength’: Australian Prime Minister Prays for the Nation, World Amid COVID-19 Crisis

 SYDNEY (The Christian Institute) — The Australian Prime Minister has committed his country to God in prayer as he seeks to lead the nation through the COVID-19 crisis. Scott Morrison, who attends an evangelical church in Sydney, said his faith gives him “enormous encouragement” when making difficult decisions. … Following a short statement and […]

Australian Doctors Helped Kill 52 People in First Six Months of Assisted Suicide Law

Australian Doctors Helped Kill 52 People in First Six Months of Assisted Suicide Law

(The Christian Institute) — Doctors in the Australian state of Victoria have helped 52 patients to kill themselves in the six months since an assisted suicide law came into force, it has been revealed. Of the 52 people, 43 died from self-administering lethal drugs, while nine were killed by their doctor. The law currently applies […]

Australian Christian Couple Files Suit After Foster Agency Denies Application Due to Beliefs on Homosexuality

Australian Christian Couple Files Suit After Foster Agency Denies Application Due to Beliefs on Homosexuality

PERTH — A Christian couple in Australia has filed legal action after their application to foster children was denied, with the claim that it was not certain they could provide a “safe living environment” due to their biblical views on homosexuality. According to reports, Byron and Keira Hordyk, who attend Free Reformed Church of Baldivis and […]

Australian Woman Advised to Abort Baby With Terminal Condition, Child Born Completely Healthy

Australian Woman Advised to Abort Baby With Terminal Condition, Child Born Completely Healthy

BRISBANE — A mother in Australia is crying tears of joy as her newborn baby girl was born perfectly healthy after medical tests had previously shown that the child had a terminal brain condition, resulting in doctors recommending an abortion. Brisbane Birth Photography shared Dinah DeRegt’s story on Dec. 3, stating that everyone was in […]

Australian Couple to Sue for ‘Wrongful Birth’ of Down Syndrome Daughter

Australian Couple to Sue for ‘Wrongful Birth’ of Down Syndrome Daughter

(The Christian Institute) — A couple in Australia have been granted permission to sue an ultrasound clinic for not diagnosing their daughter with Down syndrome. The couple claim they would have aborted their child, who is now four years old, if they knew she might have the condition. The unnamed parents are seeking damages for […]