British priest urges congregation to shoplift

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HEADLINE: British priest urges congregation to shoplift
SOURCE LINK: http://www.canada.com/news/British+priest+urges+congregation+shoplift/2367307/story.html
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LONDON — A British Anglican priest is facing criticism following a controversial sermon where he advises his congregation to shoplift, according to a report from The Daily Mail.
Rev. Tim Jones, 41, told his followers that stealing from large chain stores is sometimes the best option for the poor. He said it is better for people to steal than resort to prostitution, mugging or burglary.
He also said that it is better to steal from large, national businesses rather than small businesses.
The Daily Mail reported that Jones claims his sermon at St. Lawrence Church in York did not violate the Bible commandment "Thou shalt not steal" because God's love for the poor is more important than the property rights of the rich.

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HEADLINE: Tasmanian sperm drought as mainlanders drain the bank
SOURCE LINK: http://www.news.com.au/national/tasmanian-sperm-drought-as-mainlanders-drain-the-bank/story-e6frfkvr-1225812430516
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TASMANIAN Health Minister Lara Giddings has called on the state's men to help end the state's sperm drought.
The Sunday Tasmanian reported yesterday that Tasmania was down to its last four sperm donors and for the first time in the program's 35-year history women will have to go on a waiting list.
The state's IVF director Bill Watkins said fewer men donating sperm, and more interstate women draining the state's dwindling stocks, had caused the problem.

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HEADLINE: Teacher Sacked Over Prayer Offer For Pupil
SOURCE LINK: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Teacher-Sacked-Over-Prayer-Offer-For-Pupil-Olive-Jones-Says-She-Has-Been-Treated-Like-A-Criminal/Article/200912315505273?lpos=UK_News_Third_Home_Page_Article_Teaser_Region__8&lid=ARTICLE_15505273_Teacher_Sacked_Over_Prayer_Offer_For_Pupil%3A_Olive_Jones_Says_She_Has_Been_Treated_Like_A_Criminal
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A teacher who was sacked after offering to pray for a sick student says she has been treated like a criminal.Olive Jones was dismissed from her job as a home-visit teacher after she spoke about her faith with a girl's mother.
The maths teacher gives lessons to children who are too ill to attend school.
When the girl did not feel up to the November 25 visit, Mrs Jones spoke to her mother over a cup of tea and asked whether she could say a prayer.
The teacher - a mother of two herself - said when the woman told her the family were not believers, she did not go ahead.

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HEADLINE: Santa Claus pulls struggling surfers from sea
SOURCE LINK: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/santa-claus-pulls-struggling-surfers-from-sea/story-e6frfku0-1225812456813
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SANTA was forced to swap his sleigh for a rescue boat as he made an abrupt detour last night to save the lives of two stricken beachgoers at Torquay beach in Victoria.
More than 100 surf club members watched as Santa and two patrol members hauled two boogie boarders to safety after were swept out to sea in a strong rip about 6.30pm, according to the Geelong Advertiser.
Santa and a sack-full of lollies had just been loaded onto an inflatable rescue boat for his grand beachfront entrance at the surf club's Christmas Party when an urgent rescue call came through.
In front of eager kids on the sand and parents overlooking from the balcony, Santa emerged from behind Cosy Corner and tore across the sea to the drama unfolding at Point Danger.

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