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Questions for a Zionist Christian

Posted on 07/06/2026 by John Sandeman
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The Other Cheek asks Mark Leach, organiser of Never Again is Now, which fights anti-semitism and a new group Allies for a Strong Australia, which aims to support “the values that hold a free society together.” 1. The Other Cheek… Continue Reading →

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Religious Freedom and its boundaries

Posted on 06/06/2026 by John Sandeman
Australian Christian Freedom Index

I first came across the Bernard Gaynor case years ago, but I have resisted writing about it. Gaynor, a conservative Catholic and prolific internet commenter, was dismissed from the Army Reserve for provocative public comments. An example was an article… Continue Reading →

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Moore College Principal Mark Thompson says his innings will be over next year

Posted on 05/06/2026 by John Sandeman
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From the Moore College Site After Chapel this morning, the Principal, Dr Mark Thompson, made the following announcement: “After discussions with the Archbishop and the Governing Board, we have decided that 2027 will be the last year that I serve… Continue Reading →

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Pakistan Fails to Make Arrests in Violence against Christians

Posted on 03/06/2026 by John Sandeman
Belongings of Christians burned in Muslim rioting in Jaranwala Pakistan 2023

LAHORE, Pakistan, May 22, 2026 (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Police in Pakistan have failed to comply with Supreme Court orders to arrest all suspects involved in the August 2023 attacks on multiple churches and Christian homes in Jaranwala, Punjab… Continue Reading →

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Promise to vote on Abortion policies Joanna Howe asks demonstrators.

Posted on 03/06/2026 by John Sandeman
Barnaby Joyce addresses the Anti abortion rally June 2 2026

At an anti-abortion rally outside the NSW parliament last night, there were fiery speeches from politicians, including One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce, and Libertarian MLC John Ruddick, whose legislation to increase penalties for sex selective abortions the demo was supporting. But… Continue Reading →

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Religious leaders call for Victorian Conversion Act to be clarified

Posted on 02/06/2026 by John Sandeman
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Victoria should amend the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Act 2021 to clarify what a conversion practice is, following the guidelines NSW and SA laws, according to a submission by religious leaders to a Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC)… Continue Reading →

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Why June is going to be a month for pink

Posted on 01/06/2026 by John Sandeman
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Chiquit Brammall will be wearing pink every day this month for the National Breast Cancer Foundation I have an unhealthy interest in cancer scammers – Belle Gibson, in particular. I can watch the Netflix dramatisation Apple Cider Vinegar and her… Continue Reading →

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Spreading God’s word, literally

Posted on 31/05/2026 by John Sandeman
Sam Freney BSA

Sam Freney, the translation consultant for Bible Society Australia, gave a demonstration of how hard it is for those without a Bible in their heart language at a recent supporters’ lunch. He began with reading this in Pitjanjatjara: Mayatja nyuntu… Continue Reading →

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The stresses of lifelong celibacy for gay Christian leaders

Posted on 30/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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Following the same-sex attracted conservative minister and author Sam Allberry’s removal from ministry in the light of revelations about “an inappropriate relationship with another man,” comes the news that a former leader of ex-gay ministry Exodus has been arrested in… Continue Reading →

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All in or not at all: the Future of Reconciliation is under threat

Posted on 29/05/2026 by John Sandeman
National Reconcilation week

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK · 27/5 – 3/6 2026 · “ALL IN” Written by Larissa Minniecon, ABM Truth-telling and Reconciliation Missioner After 29 years of asking, a First Nations Anglican voice calls the church to step off the sidelines and finally… Continue Reading →

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