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Row over CofE £100 million slavery reparations fund is about whether church is collectively guilty

Posted on 24/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Official medallion of the British Anti-Slavery Society (1795)

Pushback against a Church of England plan to pay £100 million to benefit communities affected by the historic transatlantic slave trade, by historians and, most recently, conservative MPs, reflects a division about the effects of the British Empire. A letter from… Continue Reading →

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So why is Australia Day on January 26?

Posted on 23/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Three flags of Australia

It took time for January 26 to become an official national day for Australia. In 1838, on the 50th anniversary of the settlement, official public celebrations were held for the first time. There were centenary celebrations throughout the continent in… Continue Reading →

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Two views: Anti-ICE protest disrupts Sunday worship at Minnesota church

Posted on 22/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Cities Church Minnesota

Brandon Porter, Baptist Press via Religion Unlugged ST. PAUL, Minnesota — An anti-ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) protest disrupted the morning worship service at Cities Church Sunday morning. [Cities Church is a Southern Baptist Church with strong connections… Continue Reading →

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Laments for the Bondi massacre

Posted on 22/01/2026 by John Sandeman
15 Candles at the Bondi memorial

From Leading the Way We Stand in Prayer for Sydney After the Bondi Beach Attack Gracious and merciful God, our hearts are heavy as we lift Sydney before You. We grieve for the lives lost in this act of violence.… Continue Reading →

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Update: how Christians won in hate laws debate

Posted on 21/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Parliament House Canberra

Commenting on the final form of the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism bill, Christian legal think tank Freedom For Faith commented: “We are very glad to see that the Government removed the most controversial section – the crime of ‘publicly promoting or… Continue Reading →

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Jesus’ Death and “Blue Zones” – the places people live really long lives and the link to faith

Posted on 19/01/2026 by Charles Brammall
Ethel May Caterham

Charles Brammall On a bright California morning in 2014, Dr Ellsworth Wareham pulled into his driveway, stepped out of his car, and lifted his golf sticks out of the boot. At 99, he still played regularly, still consulted, and still praised God for… Continue Reading →

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‘Be strong and courageous’ is the theme for Aboriginal Sunday 2026 which falls on Jan 25

Posted on 19/01/2026 by John Sandeman

Aboriginal Sunday was the brainchild of Aboriginal Christian leader William Cooper and the Australian Aborigines League, and is held each year, the Sunday before January 26. The annual commemoration’s origins lie in the Day of Protest on January 26, 1938, held… Continue Reading →

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UPDATE Success: letter from religious leaders called for new vilification privision to be dropped and the Albanese government made the change

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Dear Prime Minister

UPDATE: A powerful letter: the government has split the bill (17/1/26) and removed the racial hatred component, as demanded in the faith leaders’ letter. Will see soon whether all of the letter’s agenda has been met. 16 January, 2026The Hon.… Continue Reading →

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Female nurses win right to women only changing room

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Darlington nurses

The big 300-ton hinge bearings that allow the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s arch to function came from Darlington in the north of England. And the town was also one end of the first public railway, the Stockton and Darlington railway. But… Continue Reading →

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Open letter from wide range Australia’s religious leaders (but no Jews) expresses concern about hate speech and antisemitism bill

Posted on 17/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Dear Prime Minister

UPDATE: A powerful letter: the government has split the bill (17/1/26) and removed the racial hatred component, as demanded in the faith leaders’ letter. Will see soon whether all of the letter’s agenda has been met. 16 January, 2026The Hon.… Continue Reading →

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