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An athiest sends a sarcastic take ‘the top 10 tips for being a conservative Christian’

Posted on 10/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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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 →

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Ordinary Aussies did not boo

Posted on 26/04/2026 by John Sandeman
Uncle Ray Minniecon (L) — himself an ADF veteran — delivered the Acknowledgement of Country in Sydney's Martin Place, where a small but vocal group booed. RSL NSW acting president, retired brigadier Vince Williams (R), apologised directly to Uncle Minniecon.

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 →

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Stepping around the bodily Resurrection

Posted on 22/04/2026 by John Sandeman
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“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 →

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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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Jewish Aussies and Herzog, meeting the other crowd

Posted on 12/02/2026 by Mark Leach
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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 →

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‘We are marching to Zion’ what Christians mean when they sing of Zion

Posted on 04/02/2026 by John Sandeman
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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 →

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Cathy Wilcox’s cartoon is publishable in my view

Posted on 12/01/2026 by John Sandeman

Mediawatch In the wake of the Bondi massacre, the boundary between hate speech and civil discourse has come to the fore, inevitably, because the issue of incitement is at the heart of what motivated the killers. But it also raises… Continue Reading →

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Touting an outing: my difficulty with Kirralie Smith

Posted on 07/12/2025 by John Sandeman
Kirralie Smith appeals for funds for court case

OPINION: Is it possible to be gender critical but also critical of Kirralie Smith, a campaigner who seeks to defend women’s rights against the transgender rights campaigners? That’s the stance this site takes. It is not the first time that… Continue Reading →

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Do Sydney Anglicans sell ministry?

Posted on 29/11/2025 by Jon Here
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Jon Here from sellingjesus.org What do Sydney Anglicans think about selling ministry? And do they live up to what they say? For those who don’t know, Anglicans in Sydney are, generally speaking, reformed, evangelical, low church, and have a strong… Continue Reading →

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The (Christian) right has the same problem as the old left – there is always someone more extreme

Posted on 25/11/2025 by John Sandeman
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For every Charlie Kirk, there is a Nick Fuentes. Always someone more extreme. Someone who will push things harder, who will accuse you of not going hard enough. And currently, we see a prime example. Michael Jensen’s sermon at John… Continue Reading →

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