Why Religion Matters Even More: The Impact of Religious Practice on Social Stability
December 18, 2006 Patrick F. Fagan – The Heritage Foundation Over the past decade, considerable research has emerged that demonstrates the benefits of religious practice within society.[1] Religious practice promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and the community. Of particular note are the studies that indicate the benefits of religion to the poor. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Religion/bg1992.cfm
Forgiveness is a powerful tool at Christmas
12 December 2006 http://www.familyfirst.org.nz/media_centre/published_articles/articles/forgiveness_is_a_powerful_tool_at_christmas?download=1 Author and Theologian Lewis B Smedes said To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and discover the prisoner was you. Justice depends on the effectiveness of the legal system. But offenders also have to deal with their own conscience, the legacy of their life, and their judgement to come. The [...]
Smacking ban is slap in the face to parents
21 November 2006 Smacking ban is slap in the face to parents Published in the Christchurch Press Bob McCoskrie – National Director READ MORE
Bob McCoskrie: Onus on parents to set healthy example
NZ Herald 2006 A survey published in the New Zealand Medical Journal shows that children are not eating enough bread, fruit and vegetables, but plenty of chips, muesli bars and sugar-based drinks. The blame game continues – from McDonald’s to school tuck shops to TV advertising. Should we blame parents? Research from the Boston University [...]
Kids Rule – Unless we learn to say ‘no’ we are brewing an enormous pot of trouble for our children
20 October 2006 Dr Peter West is Head of the Research Group on Men and Families at the University of Western Sydney. His last book was What is the Matter with Boys? (Choice Books, Sydney). See Boys’ Learning – a research group on men and families. We need to do the following: – reinforce parents’ [...]
Every young girl needs to see this….
Oct 15, 2006 Fake beauty, video about transhuman tricks used on models The Dove Campaign for Real Beauty (bus-ads with pictures of beautiful, but heavy, or old, or off-average models) has posted a video called Evolution. It depicts an attractive — but blemished and drab — model being prepped for a bill-board, from the makeup [...]
Bradford links smacking with sexual perversion
05 Oct 2006 Green MP Sue Bradford has made a speech to MAP- Movement for Alternatives to Prison about her take on peoples’ views of the repeal of section 59 of the Crimes Act. In it she claims: * Christans who submit to the select committee have said that opponents of her bill condone ” [...]
Bob McCoskrie: Why Marriage matters in a violent society
NZ Herald 4th October 2006 Our government continues to undermine and weaken the defence of the traditional family structure through legislation. By decriminalising prostitution, equating non-marriage relationships with marriage, allowing teenagers to get an abortion without the parents being informed, teaching kids how to put on a condom but not exercise self-control, encouraging both parents [...]
Kids Left Behind as Parenthood Is Redefined
Zenit.org 30 Sep 06 Family structures and parenthood roles are being redefined without sufficient consideration for the needs of children. This is the warning of a report just published that describes worldwide trends in family law and reproductive technology. “The Revolution in Parenthood: The Emerging Global Clash Between Adult Rights and Children’s Needs” is published by [...]
Losing the right to a mommy and daddy
National Post – Canada 27 Sep 06 “I believe children have the right to a mother and a father, and preferably their biological parents.” These words — I agree with them, and so do the UN Conventions of the Child — were once the equivalent of saying you believed in peace on Earth and goodwill toward [...]
