Anglicans around the world are sometimes surprisingly English. They exhibit real skill in not saying ‘no’ outright, but are good at burying or smoothing over rejection of an awkward proposal, smothering things in politeness. There have been two excellent specimens… Continue Reading
A bill to ban abortions after 25 weeks, except when necessary to save the life of the mother or in cases of serious fetal abnormalities, passed the SA Legislative Council 10 votes to 9, but lost in the SA lower… Continue Reading
OPINION David Andrew Robertson The video footage was horrific – a man telling a police officer who was in the process of arresting him that he could not breathe. The killing of George Floyd in 2020 sparked the biggest protests… Continue Reading
OPINION At first sight, campaigning around male and female toilets, and the issue of sex selection abortions are rallying points for social conservatives. But both campaigns will generate noise, but will have little practical effect even if successful. Maybe making… Continue Reading
What’s a bit of sarcasm between friends? A good atheist friend has sent me this solid sledge of America’s conservative Christians. How much should I say “Ouch?” Let’s find out. The satire comes from “Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian,” and… Continue Reading
I’d like to think that Australians have learned from Adam Goodes, that booing indigenous Australians is disgraceful. Maybe that’s too optimistic. What appears to be an organised attempt to have people boo the Welcome to Country or acknowledgement of Country… Continue Reading
“Through this Easter season I’ve been mediating on the bodily resurrection of Jesus – what it means and promises, Stu Cameron, CEO/Superintendent for Wesley Mission, posted on Facebook last week. “And how it is an essential foundation for orthodox Christian… Continue Reading
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
OPINION Mark Leach, founder of Never Again is Now, was at Monday’s gathering with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. On Monday night, I attended the Jewish community event at the TikTok Centre (International Convention Centre) addressed by the president of the… Continue Reading
We’re marching to Zion,Beautiful, beautiful Zion;We’re marching upward to Zion,The beautiful city of God. Isaac Watts, a prolific hymn writer and congregational minister, wrote that stirring chorus and hymn in 1707. Zion also turns up in the recent Christ is… Continue Reading