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So did Jesus turn up on the Sunshine Coast last weekend

Posted on 27/05/2026 by John Sandeman

This, as far as Obadiah can tell, is not a spoof but an extreme example of a church getting carried away with their sense of importance, and their superior spirituality. Whatever caused it, they seem to think the Jesus turned… Continue Reading →

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Multicultural Auburn DOES look like Australia

Posted on 26/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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Peter Farthing defends his suburb – and his church ‘It doesn’t look like Australia.’ So said a documentary on the Sydney suburb of Auburn, released this week on the generally fine John Anderson Media. Watching it, I felt very disappointed.… Continue Reading →

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Tasmanian Anglicans’ outstanding liability for redress for those who survived child sexual abuse in the Diocese has risen to $60m.

Posted on 25/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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A letter from Tasmania’s Anglican Bishop, Richard Condie Dear Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will know, over the past couple of decades we have been dealing with the sins of historic child sexual abuse that were committed in… Continue Reading →

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The prison chaplain and a man who had two murder trials

Posted on 23/05/2026 by John Sandeman
Wally and AJ with his prson Bible

Bible Society’s lunch featured a story of a wonderful transformation. Prison Chaplain Wally Pospelyj, and AJ, whose story of radical change began when a mate gave him a Bible while he was facing a murder trial. Wally’s story This journey… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Bible Society, Christian news, Testimony

The sad legacy of Peter Hollingworth

Posted on 22/05/2026 by John Sandeman
Peter Hollingworth

For 25 years, Peter Hollingworth, who died this week aged 91, combated poverty working with the Brotherhood of St Laurence in Melbourne, rising to lead the agency. When he became Australian of the Year in 1991, he was hailed as… Continue Reading →

Latest, News, Obituary Anglicans, Christian news, Politics
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Aussie Christian website endorses autism conspiracy theory

Posted on 20/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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The conservative Christian website Canberra Declaration has published claims by discredited researchers that “cumulative childhood vaccination schedule is a modifiable risk factor for autism spectrum disorder.” The story by Kurt Mahlburg, “Autism Linked to Childhood Vaccinations in 79% of Research:… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, conspiracy theory, Covid

Chinese authorities arrest six Christians over children’s Sunday school classes

Posted on 20/05/2026 by John Sandeman
Images of Mao and Xi flank a cross in a Chinese church

KAILI, China — Authorities in southwest China have arrested six Christians affiliated with a local church on charges including “fraud” and unprecedented accusations of “organizing minors to engage in activities undermining public order.” Local police have arrested leaders of a… Continue Reading →

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Nearly a third of Christian leaders have a friendship drought: here’s how to bring relationship rain

Posted on 19/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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China Aid News via Religion Unplugged Multiple studies show that over a third of Christian leaders lack close friendships, and Christian Think Tank Publica is anxious to help. They are running an event in Melbourne called “Friendship Lab” – it’s… Continue Reading →

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Tickle and Giggle, a serious ruling on gender identity

Posted on 17/05/2026 by John Sandeman
Roxanne Tickle and Sali Grover

The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld the discrimination finding against a “women-only” socil media app called Giggle for Girls, doubling the damages awarded to $20,000 and ruling there was direct discrimination involved in refusing a trans woman… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Anglicans, Christian news, LGBTQIA, Politics
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A plea from an overworked church volunteer

Posted on 16/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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No names, no pack drill: here is a genuine post from an evangelical church in a large, well-known suburb, which likely contains Christians who could help. The Other Cheek is posting this as an example of a plea which could… Continue Reading →

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