A Christian ministry is challenging every Christian to pray for the world's most neglected people - Aboriginal children in the outback, as the Federal Government intervention in the Northern Territory is being reviewed by a Senate committee.
Fred Schaeffer, founder of the Aboriginal Christian Training Services (A.C.T.S.), has made an urgent plea to the 'whole body of Christ' for the 'unanswered cries of the Aboriginal women and children,' he stated.
He continued, saying he wants everyone to pray for the Federal Government's declaration of this national emergency which was followed by a 'compassionate' response from the police, soldiers, doctors and Christian workers.
"The family care given by this unprecedented initiative for Aboriginal outback communities in the Northern Territory must be accompanied by massive, united prayer," Schaeffer explained.
He envisioned that the Christian television and media could bring the whole body of Christ to every person in Australia's outback. On 21st August, Fred Schaeffer and his wife will embark on a round the world tour to call on Christians from 3 continents to prayer and action for these women and children who are, "Petrified of sexual and physical abuse at its most terrifying breaking point," quoted the press release.
Meanwhile in the Senate Committee, mixed opinions were coming in on Friday about the legality of the intervention while some had called for the 500-pages law to be passed quickly.
Greens Senator Bob Brown, receiving advice from Melbourne barrister Brian Walters SC, said the compensation on offer by the government in exchange for taking over the land was different to that required by the constitution and thus be rejected by the High Court, reported the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
However, Sue Gordon did not share his sentiment saying she wanted the bill to be passed without delay so that the children could be put first.
The bill authorising the intervention has already passed the House of Representative with Labor's support and is expected to be passed next week.