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
Patrick Parkinson AM The tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has led to vigorous debate about whether our policy settings are right in terms of protection of Aboriginal children. The NT government wants to amend the legislation. Prof. Megan… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
One measure of something important being announced is whether people are still talking about it afterwards. The conservative Anglican network Gafcon’s conference in Abuja in March passes that test because it is still being talked about. Debate 1: Do we… Continue Reading