Key Quotes for 2004

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Eight out of ten British church leaders would recommend Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ, according to a survey by Premier Christian Radio. 81 per cent of them felt the film was a sound reflection of the message of the Christian gospels.
Religion/Spirituality	The Christian Herald - 17th April 2004



Over 1,500 Christians have been killed, and 173 churches destroyed, in ongoing violence in Nigeria.
Religious Persecution	The Christian Herald - 17th April 2004



In 100 days of the Rwandan genocide, 800,000 Tutsis were slaughtered by Hutus, many by those who had been their friends and neighbours. On one day alone over 2,000 children, women and men were killed as they took refuge in a church in the village of Nyarubuye.
Disasters/War	The Christian Herald - 17th April 2004



More than half the UK women have taken some form of anti-depressant, according to a survey. The study showed 56 per cent had taken prescribed anti-depressants or homeopathic alternatives. Many women were stressed.
Health	The Sentinel - April 15th 2004



A report by the health select committee reveals that at least half a million elderly people are being psychologically, financially, physically or sexually abused by relatives and carers at any one time. Yet up to 1.4 million care workers are unregistered, and with many older people being unable, too frightened, or too embarassed to report it.
The Elderly	The Guardian - 20th April 2004



People who drink socially can suffer brain damage similar to chronic alcoholics, say US scientists. People who consume more than 100 drinks a month suffer loss of memory, reduced intelligence and poor balance.
Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions	The Sentinel - April 15th 2004



Food and drink manufacturers are using huge chuncks of their TV advertising to target children. An investigation found firms placing up to 56 per cent of their commercials during programmes aimed at youngsters.
Young People	The Sentinel - 8th April 2004



Australlia's Family Court has allowed a 13 year old girl to undergo hormone treatment that will make her a boy. The girl will also receive psychiatric care and have surgery when she turns 18.
Young People	The Sentinel - 14th April 2004



The latest demographic statistics show higher life expectancies, with those of us at state pensionable age increasing from 10.9 million in 2002 to 12.2 million in 2011.
The Elderly	Catholic South West - April 2004



Only 15 per cent of a childs time is spent at school, whereas 85 per cent of their time is the responsibility of parents.
Young People	Pompey Chimes - April 2004



The pregnancy rate in Cornwall, rose from 306 schoolgirl pregnancies in 2001 to 359 in 2002, an increase of 17 per cent. Similar rises were recorded in Torbay (22 per cent), Solihull (17 per cent) and York (34 per cent). These were all areas where pupils were given free condoms, more sex education and confidential health checks.
Sex	Christian Herald - 3rd April 2004



Samaritan's Purse International Relief (SPIR) has launched a major public appeal to provide safe drinking water for thousands of families in Mozambique. According to the charity, almost 75 per cent of Mozambique's 18 million people do not have direct access to safe drinking water.
Social Issues	Christian Herald - 3rd April 2004



A recent Henley Centre study predicted a sharp rise in the number of problem gamblers in the UK, already estimated to house over 400,000 "problem gamblers". A poll commissioned by the Salvation Army at the end of last year showed that 82 per cent of adults said that children and young people under the age of 18 should not be allowed to play fruit machines.
Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions	The Church of England Newspaper - 1st April 2004



Alcoholics Anonymous, founded in 1935, now has more than 2,000,000 members.
Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions	Scottish Catholic Observer - 2nd April 2004



African-American women are 23 times as likely to be infected with the Aids virus as white women and account for 71.8 per cent of new HIV cases among women in 29 US states. One of the most plausible explanations is segregation. African-Americans make up 12 per cent of the US population, 42 per cent of all people living with Aids and more than half of all new infections. They are least likely to have partners of different races.
Health	The Guardian - 6th April 2004

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