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“He shouldn’t hit you. Ever.” A message from all who care…

By Ruth Limkin Sometimes a great and terrible tragedy dismantles a carefully constructed facade which not only reveals one awful truth, but many. This is the sorry situation in the trial currently underway regarding the murder of the three Singh siblings. Disturbingly, it appears from testimony, that the death of three children in a triple-homicide is only one of the tragedies that occurred in the … Continue reading “He shouldn’t hit you. Ever.” A message from all who care…

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children, End of life issues, Ethical poverty, health, Justice, neglect, Poverty, Relational Poverty, Social Poverty

What’s the fuss about killing newborns?

By Ruth Limkin You’ve probably heard about it by now, as it’s been picked up in both social media and mainstream media. Two philosophers working in Australian universities published an article in the British Medical Journal, arguing that it is morally defensible to kill newborns. They contend that whether the child has an illness, chromosomal condition such as Down Syndrome, or whether the mother is … Continue reading What’s the fuss about killing newborns?

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children, health, neglect, Physical poverty, Poverty, Relational Poverty, Social Poverty, Uncategorized, Women

Why I’m (sort of) glad that Britain has run out of money

This week the UK Chancellor, George Osborne, warned that Britain has run out of money, in news that would have left many readers cold. The UK is seen as a leading nation and if their financial margins are such, then it brings into stark focus the economic dilemma that much of the world is facing. Yet I was strangely glad to read the article and … Continue reading Why I’m (sort of) glad that Britain has run out of money

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Animal welfare, children, End of life issues, environment, Ethical poverty, health, Justice, neglect, Physical poverty, Poverty, Relational Poverty, Religious freedom, Social Poverty, Uncategorized, Women

breadandjustice – there’s an app for that

By Ruth Limkin Graham Clarke is a friend. After reading my recent post about Tomic, he tweeted something very kind that made me laugh out loud, saying “A dose of @ruthlimkin is like stepping on my bathroom scales – uncomfortable but a worthwhile reality check.” It made my day. So, if you’re up for a dose of breadandjustice regularly, there’s now an app for that! It’s free, and … Continue reading breadandjustice – there’s an app for that

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children, End of life issues, Ethical poverty, health, Justice, Religious freedom, Social Poverty, Uncategorized, Women

How many guns are too many guns? What’s wrong, what’s right, and why it matters.

By Ruth Limkin I’m intrigued. Today I read the following statement by a NSW Greens MP, David Shoebridge, “It is simply wrong that individuals can accumulate an unlimited number of deadly weapons with next to no scrutiny.” Shoebridge is introducing legislation into the NSW parliament to limit the number of guns that can legally be owned. It seems the magic figure is three, although why he … Continue reading How many guns are too many guns? What’s wrong, what’s right, and why it matters.

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health, Relational Poverty, Social Poverty, Uncategorized

The art of living spectacularly

By Ruth Limkin It seems that we’re switching on to the idea of switching off. Last week, the Hurstville Mayor encouraged Australians to turn their mobile phone off on Australia Day and spend it with friends and family. Now the Courier Mail has reported the increasing trend of holidaymakers who are ’embracing resorts that ban mobile phones or have no reception in an attempt to disconnect, … Continue reading The art of living spectacularly

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children, End of life issues, health, Poverty, Relational Poverty, Social Poverty

Very, very good news

By Ruth Limkin News. There’s been plenty of it over the last week. I’ve had lots of really good news in a professional capacity. A complex, time sensitive and compliance dependant project was completed successfully and on time.  Key volunteers and supporters have been added to the team for another portfolio, along with some needed financial support. Personally, there’s been lots of good news as well. … Continue reading Very, very good news

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children, Ethical poverty, health, Justice, neglect, Poverty, Relational Poverty, Social Poverty, Uncategorized, Women

“Why are you doing this to me?”: The anguish of a 6 year old

By Ruth Limkin Warning: the following is hard to read. Don’t plunge into this post without first readying yourself to do so…. Her name is Srey Pov.  When she was 6 years old, she was sold to a brothel. The brothel owners spread her legs apart, tied her naked to a bed, and sold her virginity  to a Western man. Recalling her rape that night, … Continue reading “Why are you doing this to me?”: The anguish of a 6 year old

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Weeping softly: why we should never abandon women

By Ruth Limkin The tragedy is almost too much. Perhaps it actually is. The heartbreaking news from a Melbourne hospital detailed an abortion that took the life of a healthy twin at 32 weeks gestation. It had been meant to take the life of the twin whom doctors had diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. The article read: A friend of the woman said the … Continue reading Weeping softly: why we should never abandon women

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