Have a Chat with Hannah

Hi lovely readers!

On the front cover and page 7, you’ll read about our local member for Mackay making national headlines last week after crossing the floor in parliament, voting in support of raising the gag order on current abortion laws.

While this is a sensitive topic, I believe it’s one that needs to be discussed. Everyone should have the right to talk about issues like this, especially our MPs, who are on the frontline representing their communities.

Nigel Dalton took a stand, not only for his personal beliefs but also for those he felt were voiceless – and I believe that deserves recognition.

Whether you’re ‘pro-life’ or ‘pro-choice,’ the fact that he risked public scrutiny to stand for what he believes in should encourage each of us to do the same.

It’s no secret that I am a follower of Christ and hold Christian values and beliefs (as you may gather from my weekly scriptures!), and I find Mr Dalton’s actions, for both his community and his faith, truly inspiring.

These days, we are often told to keep our faith private or shy away from speaking out if something is ‘too controversial’… but I think shedding light on global issues from a Christian perspective is something that could be accepted just like any other viewpoint.

We all have a right to stand up for what we believe in.

May we continue to stand boldly in our beliefs, unafraid and unashamed!

Scripture of the week: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” – Romans 1:16

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