Bashar al Assad should be tried for war crimes

There must be enough evidence now for a clear case against Bashar al Assad for committing war crimes in Syria. Thousands of documents reveal the extent and evidence of the atrocities. Many innocent civilians have been killed by government forces under the Assad regime. Hospitals have been bombed. There is no excuse for the carnage. The scale of destruction and devastation has been horrendous and it is still continuing. Shameful. And Vlad Putin has blood on his hands.

Israel Folau is being persecuted for his mainstream Christian beliefs

Israel Folau has expressed Christian views that are found in the letters of Paul in the New Testament. He stands by words written by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10.

Now he has lost his job and Rugby career. Israel is not willing to compromise his beliefs in what he understands is the word of God on homosexuality. He did not single out homosexuals, but mentioned those sinners listed in 1 Corinthians 6. He believes what people in other religions believe, that homosexuality is sinful and will incur the judgement of God. Many Muslims and Jews would agree with him. Yet now he is being persecuted for deeply held beliefs that have been part of orthodox, mainstream Christianity for centuries. Romans 1:26-32 could be cited along the same lines.

Israel Folau could be seen as acting honourably, charitably and lovingly in warning people of the consequences of their sins. And come the day of judgement, then he will be proved right.

Still too many gambling adverts are linked with football

There is considerable evidence that gambling is blighting the lives of the poor and the young. Children, as I've stated before, are growing up thinking that gambling offers easy money and it is part of football.

Gambling addiction is a serious problem. We must see it as a threat to social health and welfare.