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Pastors concerned that Christians might use AI to interpret Scripture

Posted on 12/09/2026 by John Sandeman
scripture and AI AI

A survey by the US-based Barna Research Group reveals that an overwhelming majority of pastors in parrticular are sceptical of AI, especially about Scripture. “Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults (74%) say they are concerned about AI misinterpreting Scripture,” Barna reported.… Continue Reading →

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No more giggling: Giggle for Girls loses High Court Appeal

Posted on 10/09/2026 by John Sandeman
Roxanne Tickle and Sali Grover

The final judgement is in for Giggle v Tickle, the case centred on whether a women-only app Giggle for Girls could lawfully exclude a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle. The High Court has decided not to allow an appeal by Giggle… Continue Reading →

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Aduk’s story and mine, Immigration is a blessing

Posted on 10/09/2026 by John Sandeman
Peter and John can go to Australia

Here’s a story that dispels the suggestion that Australia should favour White people when we welcome immigrants. It is 1998 in a dusty refugee camp in Kenya, where Sudanese refugees Aduk and Deng Dau, each with some of their children,… Continue Reading →

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‘Deep regrets’, Dean of Brisbane, Peter Catt, set to retire

Posted on 10/09/2026 by John Sandeman

A letter from Dean Peter Catt of St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, explaining his involvement in the Stan TV show that featured a porn star has been released today. Dean Catt also announces his retirement as Dean after 20 years at… Continue Reading →

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Three quotes: on grief, war and politics

Posted on 09/09/2026 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope column Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk) in the New York Times, writing on grief: “Grief is strange. Time continues even when every part of you wants it to pause or, better yet, rewind. But the people… Continue Reading →

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Farewell to the Anglican Aboriginal Bishop and a gift from Canterbury

Posted on 08/09/2026 by John Sandeman

Bishop Chris McLeod laid up his staff as the Anglican National Aboriginal Bishop on Saturday morning in Adelaide’s St Peter’s Cathedral, where he continues as dean.”Bishop Chris has been a courageous, outspoken, wise and diplomatic leader for First Nations Anglicans… Continue Reading →

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Pastor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison in Indonesia

Posted on 07/09/2026 by Morning Star News
Pastor Dedi Saputra- sentenced to prison--under Indonesias blasphemy law USCIRF

Morning Star News SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – A Christian pastor has been sentenced to prison for two years for violating Indonesia’s law against blasphemy and hate speech in a case that has drawn scrutiny over the speed of his… Continue Reading →

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Jesus’ Death and “Sin Eaters”

Posted on 06/09/2026 by Charles Brammall
sin eaters

Charles Brammall As Chaplain at a Roman Catholic Aged Care facility, I was often asked by loved ones to perform the Last Rites over a dying (or even deceased) relative. This was to ensure they didn’t die (or go to… Continue Reading →

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Two ways to be a Gospel Coalition

Posted on 05/09/2026 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope column Diary Note: The year 2030 will mark 2,000 years since the traditional date of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, which took place in what is now Al-Maghtas, Jordan. And Jordan has started preparations for with… Continue Reading →

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Why there were not enough Sydney Anglicans at General Synod

Posted on 04/09/2026 by John Sandeman
Mark Thompson addresses General Synod

One complaint from the progressive wing of the Anglican Church is that the Diocese of Sydney has inflated its delegate numbers on the General Synod (national church parliament), manipulating the system. The system allocates delegates based on the number of… Continue Reading →

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