In a worrying development of the growing threat to religious freedom in Australia, Christian Minister Dave Pellowe is facing legal action from the Queensland Human Rights Commission. The complaint stems from comments he made at a recent Church and State conference, where he recited Christian theology on land ownership. Specifically, Pellowe refused to perform a “welcome to country” on the basis that ownership of the land belongs to God, not to Aboriginal people.
Psalms 24:1 teaches us that “the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,” and there are similar verses found in Genesis and Leviticus, therefore the theological basis for Pellowe’s statement is not in dispute. He argues that God delegated stewardship of this beautiful country was entrusted to those who follow God in faith – his image leaders – bestowing the right of individuals to keep and use land and property in service of God. This implies that no single group, whether Aboriginal or Christian, has sole ownership of the land.
This complaint is not about hurt feelings but raises a fundamental issue regarding the right to practice Christianity.
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In an alarming example of the growing threat to religious freedom in Australia, Dave Pellowe, a Christian minister, is facing legal action in the Queensland Human Rights Commission. The complaint stems from comments he made at a recent Church And State conference, where he repeated Christian theology on ownership of land. Specifically, he refused to provide a welcome to country on the basis that Aboriginals do not own this country; God does.
Psalms 24:1 teaches us that ‘the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it’ and there are similar verses in Genesis and Leviticus, so the theology of the statement is not in dispute. God delegated stewardship of this beautiful country to those who follow God in faith, his image leaders, bestowing the right of individuals to keep and use their land and property in service of God. Neither Aboriginal nor Christian can claim sole ownership of this land. We both exercise stewardship, on behalf of God.
The complainant purchased a ticket to attend a Christian conference, marketed as a Christian conference, and was apparently offended to hear a Christian message! Church And State conferences teach the gospel. One attends a Church And State conference to hear the Bible taught and to be actively involved in society.
Isaiah 24:4-6 offers a warning against supplanting God’s word with another teaching easier on the ears and easier on any superficial consulting of conscience. The church is losing supporters because established religion does not offer leadership. Today it has fewer warriors and no longer has use for the armour of God. The answer to the erosion of support for Christianity is not a softer message; the answer is stronger messaging and deeds that defend the faith. It’s time to end the age of appeasement.
To those listening at home, Church And State are holding a telethon tomorrow night to fund legal challenges to the war on Christianity. I urge Christians and those who care for religious freedom to tune in online tomorrow night. We have one flag. We are one community. We are One Nation.
Yep ! God was around long before Albanese and his commie mates , and with all due respect “ Abo’s “ . unbelievable how this government can try and pull off these ridiculous scams and push through parliament .
Thank you for keeping the truth relevant & always aiming for the best outcomes for all
David Pellowe is so correct in this, I stand with him, the government are deceiving people , are people afraid of the truth, God created every thing, He made man from the dust of the ground,, why should they be in a up roar, go and read the bible , first book for the truth, Genesis 1,2, and 3
Why listen to the lies of the media and the Labour government, and greenies, they are puppets for CCP and everything you want to know, go to Jesus!, preserve your life in Christ, For God so loved the world He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life, and soon he will be returning to collect his bride, any one who hasn’t committed their life, you haven’t much time, don’t be afraid of what people think! for us, he is the way , the truth, the life John14:-6 , people who are voting, stop listening to lies of labour and greenies, they are in darkness, CCP is making money from Australia, taking our resources, CCP is making money from the wind mills, the labour and greenies can’t do nothing but support CCP tell lies, while they take and take! The people of Australia vote for lies need to wake up,! The labor party are pushing for more land rights to aborigines another lie, wake up Australia soon you won’t own anything, CCP seeking to control Australia while we sleep !
Amazing how other religions are not under fire.
We have the fundamental right to free speech.
How do we know for a fact that Aboriginals were here first? Where is the unequivocal proof? Someone else could have already been here.
I just walk out in meetings when they do “Welcome to Country”. I was born here, I am Australian and it’s my country as much as an Aboriginal.
People are so focused on the past, and woke, we are infact going backwards & not forward.
Amazing how other religions are not under fire.
We have the fundamental right to free speech.
How do we know for a fact that Aboriginals were here first? Where is the unequivocal proof?
I just walk out in meetings when they do “Welcome to Country”. I was born here, I am Australian and it’s my country as much as an Aboriginal.
People are so focused on the past, and woke, we are in fact going backwards & not forward.
Amazing how other religions are not under fire.
We have the fundamental right to free speech.
How do we know for a fact that Aboriginals were here first? Where is the unequivocal proof?
I just walk out in meetings when they do “Welcome to Country”. I was born here, I am Australian and it’s my country as much as those we were here before me.
People are so focused on the past, and woke, we are in fact going backwards & not forward.
Insane!!!!!
I support you Dave Pellowe.
This is the beginning of losing freedom of speech in this country and in order for the masses to get this message a church leader has been singled out . Now if this isn’t a harsh wake up call like Covid lockdowns then sit back and watch it play out until your a fully neutralised automaton . It’s already law in France China and other countries