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Lakemba, a safe suburb to visit

Posted on 22/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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An Obadiah Slope Column Not a no go: Pauline Hanson thinks Lakemba, a few suburbs west of Obadiah’s home, is somewhere people can’t go. “’It concerns me greatly that people can’t go into certain suburbs in this country … And… Continue Reading →

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Archbishop Kanishka Raffel responds to Pauline Hanson

Posted on 21/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Kanishka Raffel

A public statement by Archbishop Kanishka Raffel: “We must reject hateful words and threats of violence” Recent remarks by Senator Pauline Hanson that there are ‘no good Muslims’ are foolish and dangerously divisive. They have been roundly and rightly rejected… Continue Reading →

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Responding to Andrew, without voyeurism but self examination

Posted on 21/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Charles Brammall on the (former) Prince Under the Shadow of the King’s Cross and Crown Pt 1. In recent years, allegations surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor have unsettled many across the UK, Australia, and beyond. His association with Jeffrey Epstein, the… Continue Reading →

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Felix Ngole, Social worker denied a job because of his Christian beliefs wins court reprieve

Posted on 19/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Felix Ngole Andrea Minichiello Williams

When mental health service Touchstone Leeds found out that Felix Ngole had conservative Christian views on homosexuality, they canceled the offer of a job to the social worker. But Felix Ngole won his case before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)… Continue Reading →

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Tassie UCA sells to Muslims and welcomes their worship

Posted on 18/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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Name a Christian denomination, and you can likely find a sale of property to another faith. The sale of the Pentecostal Southern Cross College (now Alphacrucis University College) site in western Sydney to the Muslim Salamah College comes to mind.… Continue Reading →

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World’s most beautiful voice forgiven by Universe’s most merciful God

Posted on 17/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Roy Orbison

Charles Brammall on Roy Kelton Orbison Late December to early April is a big season for God in the Orbison family. We are quickly approaching Roy’s birthday, and have just passed the anniversary of his death in 1988, in Hendersonville… Continue Reading →

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A tragic list of churches for sale

Posted on 16/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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A list of properties, including churches, for sale following the North Queensland diocese (region) of the Anglican Church going into receivership has been revealed. The lisy of the first properties to be sold includes the heritage-listed St John’s Church South… Continue Reading →

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You have probably never heard a sermon on this subject

Posted on 15/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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Barry Dudding, a not-so-retired Anglican minister, gives a Sermon on Old Age Billy Graham, the American evangelist, once made the comment that he had heard many sermons on death, but he had never heard a sermon on old age. What… Continue Reading →

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Muslim prayers: the Sydney demo and religious freedom

Posted on 14/02/2026 by John Sandeman
Muslim prayers at sydney demo

OPINION The Sydney demonstration that drew thousands of demonstrators to Sydney Square, not only coincided with Evening prayer in the Cathedral, which went ahead, but also a Muslim prayer time – but that was interrupted by police. “‘I’m concerned at… Continue Reading →

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True North for the blokes of the great southern land

Posted on 12/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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Launching “True North,” a new video series for men, presenter Karl Faase said when Olive Tree Media first made The Men’s Series more than 15 years ago, the word “toxic” wasn’t part of the conversation. Answering a question about a… Continue Reading →

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