David
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Teens supplied alcohol by parents are three times more likely to be heavy drinkers
Teenagers whose parents gave them alcohol are three times more likely to develop into heavy drinkers, a new study has found.
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Egypt orders arrest of 9 men over 'humiliating', 'regrettable' gay wedding video
An Egyptian prosecutor has ordered the arrest of nine men who appeared in a video of the country\'s \'first gay marriage\'.
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Victoria Osteen responds to critics: 'I did not mean to imply that we don't worship God'
The wife of Lakewood pastor Joel Osteen has defended remarks she made in a sermon about worshipping God and coming to church.
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Tony Dunkerley's story: a Sport Panellist in the young writer program
Today I present a profile of one of my Panellists (who, as a group, help me with various aspects of mentoring the young writers) as a build-up to the young writers Aust / NZ annual conference on Saturday 13 September. Tony Dunkerley is in the corporate sector and top soccer and these are his own words.
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Failing at being a Christian!
As a postgrad student, I am constantly reading. That is my life now! I read about neoliberalism, and then new-managerialism, before moving onto the very stimulating topic of participatory practices before delving into theoretical approaches on sustainability practices.
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An honest letter to parents from a youth pastor
Hey parents
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'Decadent' churches have forgotten Christ, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has harshly criticised luxurious, self-indulgent churches of having forgotten, or never encountering Christ.
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Farm Fest is now off and was to have hosted Well-Being Australia's community citizenship awards
Farm Fest was initiated in October 2011 in the Queensland coastal regional area of the Carlisle Coast: Laguna Quays, Midge Point and Bloomsbury, highlighting all things rural with the $5 gate entry supporting the local primary school on Sunday (7 September).
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A dad's perspective on… music!
I have never agreed with the Wiggles. I made a pact with myself at the age of 15 while sitting in a van surrounded with wiggling toddlers and children.
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Does New Zealand's justice system go far enough?
A makeshift cell is the last place you would expect to find one of New Zealand\'s spiritual leaders. Last year the Anglican Bishop of Wellington, Justin Duckworth, spent the best part of a week living in a small, fenced-in chamber outside the local Cathedral to pray for criminals and their victims.