Terry Mattingly / Religion Unplugged on an unknown who went to number one in the US. Conservatives, by endorsing this song of working-class lament, has undercored the class dimension of the US culture war. (OPINION) Oliver Anthony counted about 20… Continue Reading
Official prayer in parliaments and other places of government – a sleeper issue that divides Christians -has caused a minor ruckus in the sedate city of Adelaide. The ornate Adelaide Town Hall had been the unlikely setting for a defeat… Continue Reading
NDAs (Non-disclosure agreements) can constitute a significant blockage in getting better outcomes for bullied or unfairly dismissed assistant ministers. At a meeting this week for Uphold, a Sydney-based group seeking to support vulnerable ministers, a typical NDA scenario was discussed:… Continue Reading
How should churches respond to transgender people? An exceprt from Gender Revolution, a new book by sexologist Patricia Weerakoon, pastor Kamal Weerakoon and thelogian Rob Smith. What would you do if any of these scenarios arose in your church or… Continue Reading
In an act of overt plagiarism, this article will take from the founder of Methodism, John Wesley’s sermon “Almost A Christian”. After all, if we are to pinch inspiration, let us steal from the best. “That was me!” Wesley confesses… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column about a week’s reading and musings Exclusive story: The New Statesmen has a personal account of life in the Exclusive Brethren – a cult run from Australia. Obadiah has a continuing interest in them – as… Continue Reading
Can ‘reformed’ and ‘charismatic’ Christians live together in the same church? A veteran Sydney Anglican minister, Barry Dudding, believes they can and should. This sermon ruffled feathers – but why? Romans 14:1-22 “Diversity in the Church” In our sermon series… Continue Reading
Marty Woods, a leader in Fusion, a Christian youth and Community organisation, has poured 50 years of experience mentoring men into his book “A Willing Spirit.” In this excerpt, he underlines the importance of confession. What do you do in… Continue Reading
A reader posted: The local non Denominational church has stopped taking cash collection and has asked all members to set up a standing order (direct debit) with their bank. I mentioned this to a friend, and he told me his… Continue Reading