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When the West Sides With Its Enemies

When the West Sides With Its Enemies

In times of universal crisis, there is a great need for great men and great women to stand up and be counted. For example, when the Cold War was at its peak, it seems that three world leaders were providently raised up to withstand the menace of Soviet imperialism. Thus Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Pope John Paul II together helped to bring an end to this global threat..

  • The conscience dilemmas of the First World

    Tweed Heads: Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson, a Baptist minister of 31 years asks the question: \'Do those of us in the First World as a matter of principle lower our living standards (or not raise them further) so as to give that money to the Second and Third Worlds, or is there a legitimate aim that endeavours to bring those countries less prosperous to a higher standard of living?\'

  • Obama and Baz Luhrmann's Australia

    One of the defining characteristics of an Australian summer is the large number of people who spend their days relaxing on the many beaches that grace our shores.

  • Gold Coast tourism ministry development

    Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson is a Baptist minister of 31 years who developed a tourism ministry model in Moruya on the New South Wales south coast called 'Australia\'s Bush Orchestra'. He now sees opportunities for extending his tourism ministry on the Gold Coast.

  • On the Atonement

    At the very heart of the Christian faith is the truth of the atonement. It is the incredible and mysterious work of Christ on our behalf, in which he suffered our just punishment in order that we might be reconciled to God. Without this most basic of beliefs, the Christian faith simply disintegrates.

  • Footplate Padre celebrates Australia Day

    Footplate Padre Mark Tronson, a Baptist minister of 31 years, is celebrating Australia Day (Monday January 26) as only a railway enthusiast might - by rejoicing over the nation\'s remarkable rail history and its majestic 'name' trains.

  • Freedom From Religion

    American President Ronald Reagan once famously said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help." That is certainly true in the area of religion. Whenever the government starts sticking its nose in religious affairs, it generally ends up causing trouble – and lots of it.

  • What you can do about Robert Mugabe

    The dictator of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, recently defied all cries for a fresh Presidential election with his claim that God appointed Him, and he would only resign when God told him to resign. His life's work is falling about his ears and his people are suffering, but he refuses to resign and allow someone else to salvage the situation. His approach, like that of all dictators, is to never apologise, blame others, deny and lie!

  • Physical Assault

    The Prime Minister Mr. Kevin Rudd is right to call upon Islamic cleric Samir Abu Hamza to apologize and repudiate his remarks after telling his followers in Melbourne it is a man\'s right to demand sex and beat his wife.

  • The Coercive Utopians Are At it Again

    Amongst the favourite terms blithely thrown around by the various radical social activist groups are "tolerance," "acceptance," "inclusion," and "love". Sounds pretty good. But the rhetoric seldom matches the reality with these groups. They are all about sweetness and light – until someone dares to cross them. Then the real deal breaks forth.

  • Faith Busters

    When it comes to wiping out biblical Christianity, who ya gonna call? Why, the government of course. They are the real faith busters. They are working bit by bit to minimise and destroy the Christian faith. And it is all being done very subtly and seductively.

  • Athlete respite emphasis on 2009 agenda

    Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson says that the economic down turn heightens the value of respite. A Baptist minister of 31 years, he has now commenced his 2009 program of visits to the six Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) sport units based in south east Queensland to discuss 'athlete respite' programs.