Signs of the Times
June 2018 Issue | Vol 133 No 6
Articles in This Issue:
![Where evil began](https://res-2.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527772454/hopechannel/Where-evil-began_mh5ghi.jpg)
Where evil began
Clifford Goldstein explores that age-old question of why God created humans with the capacity to do evil things.![Never give up!](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1528093678/hopechannel/Never-give-up_zftolg.jpg)
Never give up!
Life’s problems can seem insurmountable, but Victor Parachin says we should always keep on hoping, keep on trying and, sooner or later, we’ll keep on winning.![The great drug debate (Part 2): Against drug legalisation](https://res-1.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527748252/hopechannel/Great-drug-debate-2_od1vms.jpg)
The great drug debate (Part 2): Against drug legalisation
We asked two vocal participants in the drug law reform debate to each contribute an article explaining their position. Both writers offer statistics, historical examples and suggestions on the best way forward. What’s the solution? You be the judge.![The healing power of green time](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527747217/hopechannel/The-healing-power-of-green-time_dcvht7.jpg)
The healing power of green time
Darren Morton says that one way to lift your mood is simply to open your front door and step outside!![The value of home cooking](https://res-1.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527773061/hopechannel/The-value-for-home-cooking_nmlx9y.jpg)
The value of home cooking
The decline in home food preparation and increase in convenience products has become a recipe for poor health.![Who made God?](https://res-5.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1528094102/hopechannel/Who-made-God_m9ni1i.jpg)
Who made God?
Everything we see and touch had a beginning—something that caused it to exist. Follow the chain of causation back with Sven Östring to discover where everything began.![The great drug debate (Part 1): Why Australia needs drug law reform](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527748004/hopechannel/Great-drug-debate_nlapjk.jpg)
The great drug debate (Part 1): Why Australia needs drug law reform
We asked two vocal participants in the drug law reform debate to each contribute an article explaining their position. Both writers offer statistics, historical examples and suggestions on the best way forward. What’s the solution? You be the judge.![Good news for modern parents](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527748810/hopechannel/Good-news-for-modern-parents_t0mnuh.jpg)
Good news for modern parents
Confused and worried about how to raise your kids right? Harriet Connor discovers a surprising ancient source of wisdom for today's parenting dilemmas.![Death isn't the end](https://res-4.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1528093147/hopechannel/Death-is-not-the-end_fromym.jpg)
Death isn't the end
Melissa Howell experienced sorrow at her grandmother’s death, but she knows there’s also reason to rejoice!![Blood in, blood out](https://res-2.cloudinary.com/amn/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,h_180,w_400/v1527771799/hopechannel/Blood-in-blood-out_myvwsl.jpg)