In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television. Note: at present this article is part of a collection, hopefully… Continue Reading
In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television. On my first trip overseas many years ago (to Asia),… Continue Reading
In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television. Given the ubiquitous environment, it was a thorny issue to… Continue Reading
The First Hymn is the world’s oldest known Christian hymn, which was discovered on a papyrus fragment in Egypt over 100 years ago. Its lyrics unite us across Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, predating all denominations and even the Nicene… Continue Reading
Peter Bentley (Born England, 25 July 1948 – 10 December 2025, Sydney, Australia) There will be many reflections about Keith Suter during these coming weeks. Keith wore many hats and had a considerable number of personal connections, and was involved… Continue Reading
Peter Bentley on closing a ministry It was fifty years ago … It is a melancholy task closing an organisation, but it can also be illuminating and fascinating, particularly when the records are concerned. The Australasian Religious Press Association held its… Continue Reading
A review by Peter Bentley of Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness (2024) This book has now been out for one year, and after yet another election, I thought it could be helpful to provide… Continue Reading
In recognition of increased watching of the Super Bowl, Peter Bentley provides a draft chapter from a (hoped for) book looking at the U.S.A. through film and television. The USA and Sport Part 3: Football When an Australian thinks about… Continue Reading
ANALYSIS Peter Bentley (A sidebar piece by Nathan Campbell on the effects of housing cost on churches is here How the crazy increase in housing costs affects churches.) Does Australia have a cost-of-living crisis, or it is more a cost… Continue Reading
Opinion By Peter Bentley There will be relief for most people in the Western world when the United States presidential election is over, though for many, probably also the first and only stage of grief. To say this year has… Continue Reading