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Salvation Army to set up stall at Melbourne's Sexpo

Cheryl Critchley
Herald Sun
November 11, 2009

SEX and the Salvos are not the most obvious bedmates.

But the Salvation Army will join the likes of Club X, Condom Kingdom, Fluffy Cuffs, Kinky Boots, Savage Lingerie and Awgasm at Melbourne's Sexpo this month.

Its stall will promote "Christian understanding of sexuality" and raise awareness about the human trafficking in prostitution.

Salvos social justice director Capt Danielle Strickland will distribute material on human trafficking, the sexualisation of girls and "Jesus loves porn stars" New Testaments, which tell how a porn star found God.

But she won't be preaching moral messages.

Capt Strickland is no stranger to sex; she visits many brothels as part of her battle against people being forced into prostitution.

While her stall may end up next to Sex Machines Australia or Dare Fetish and Fantasy, Capt Strickland is well prepared.

"We're not going there to condemn anybody. We aren't going to lecture people. We're going there to be available," she said.

Salvation Army officers attended Brisbane's Sexpo this year, where Capt Strickland said they had a great time and were warmly welcomed.

Coincidentally, the Salvos will also hold their annual commissioning of new ministers at the same venue - Melbourne's Exhibition Centre - on the same weekend as Sexpo.

Next door patrons will be enjoying an erotic film festival, a pole dancing competition and lingerie parades.

Sexpo runs from November 26-29 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

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Asylum seekers threaten suicide

Danielle Strickland's thought provoking blog from 2nd November relating to an article on the ABC News website about Assylum Seekers is one well worth doubling up on. If you haven't already done so, I would suggest taking the time to read through the full article and Danielle's thoughts....

Some of the 78 Sri Lankan asylum seekers onboard Australian Customs ship the Oceanic Viking have threatened to kill themselves rather than go to Indonesia. Speaking to the ABC from a phone hidden from customs officers, the asylum seekers pleaded with Australia to give them a new home. read the rest here...

Asylum Seekers and how we receive them will remain a major justice issue in our future (and our past). Jesus once asked a question about who our neighbour is... I think these situations are opportunities to answer him. How's your hospitality these days? Ever consider hosting an asylum seeker family in your corps/church? You may be surprised to learn that The Salvation Army's history is well rooted and experienced in helping migrants find new opportunities and possibilities - including community and support and new family... perhaps we could be digging that old well for new opportunities to share the love of Jesus with those in need... just thinking.

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