Freedom
Australian Christians Launch New Freedom Index as Persecution Rises
Faith Points:
- The Australian Christian Freedom Index tracks legal infringements on religious liberty and pressure on believers to keep faith private.
- Leaders argue anti-discrimination laws can silence the church rather than protect the right to share the Gospel.
- The Canberra Declaration calls for a return to biblical foundations to strengthen families and safeguard children through faith.
A courageous group of believers in Australia is taking a bold stand for the Gospel by launching the Australian Christian Freedom Index. This initiative aims to track and expose growing infringements on religious liberty that have plagued the nation for decades.
Leaders from the Canberra Declaration emphasize that Christians must no longer be pressured into silence regarding deeply held biblical convictions. By documenting state-sponsored discrimination, they are drawing a line in the sand to protect the sanctity of faith, family, and parental rights.
“We’ve been losing these freedoms for many, many years — for decades — and we need to make a stand,” stated Warrick Marsh, a leader in the movement.
The index serves as a tool to remind legislators that true freedom is a gift from God, not a mere permit granted by the state. This mission seeks to revitalize Judeo-Christian values that provide a foundation for a prosperous and free society.
Please join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Australia as they fight to preserve the light of Christ in the public square.