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Kenya’s Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit ‘partially thanks’ Trump for USAID disruption.

Posted on 12/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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Kenya’s Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit says that President Trumps shutting down USAID (United State’s Agency for International development) is a wake up call for Africa, and it is time for the continent to manage its own resources and feed… Continue Reading →

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NCLS reports ‘More Gen Z men find meaning in Christianity’

Posted on 11/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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The Australian Community Survey figures published by NCLS Research show that Gen Z males are more likely to identify with Christianity than Gen Z females (39% vs 28%). Gen Z is defined as people aged 18 to 27 years when… Continue Reading →

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Mark Driscoll and a host of other politically conservative Christians attack Christianity Today for taking government money. Fake news.

Posted on 10/02/2025 by John Sandeman

Mark Driscoll and other politically conservative Christians have accused the US evangelical magazine Christianity Today of taking government money. In some cases calling it a USAID grant. (USAID is the  United States Agency for International Development, which President Trump is… Continue Reading →

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Celebrity gladiators in the Superbowl

Posted on 09/02/2025 by Peter Bentley
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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 →

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Koorong HQ is up for sale, but don’t jump to conclusions

Posted on 09/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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Real Estate Company CBRE has the Koorong West Ryde Store in Sydney for sale, which also includes the Koorong bookstore HQ. The ad has been popping up in Facebook feeds as part of the publicity campaign for the sale. However,… Continue Reading →

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66 people are leaving my church today – and it’s a blessing

Posted on 09/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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In hyper-local news, 66 people—52 adults and 14 young people—some of the best and brightest members of St James Anglican, Croydon—are being farewelled at today’s gatherings. But it’s good news. It is sad that people we’ve shared the joys and… Continue Reading →

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US Christians bust the stereotype: Evangelicals want secure borders and citizenship path for immigrants

Posted on 08/02/2025 by John Sandeman
U.S. Immigration

Aaron Earls via Religion Unplugged Many U.S. evangelicals may view early immigration and refugee maneuvers by President Donald Trump’s administration as a mixed bag. Evangelicals want both secure borders and laws that provide avenues for certain illegal immigrants to obtain… Continue Reading →

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Choosing US over Russia – still

Posted on 08/02/2025 by John Sandeman

An Obadiah Slope Column Reading Atlantic journalist Anne Applebaum’s book on Autocracy, Inc clarifies Obadiah’s thoughts on current events. She chronicled the communist takeover of Eastern Europe in Iron Curtain:The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944–1956, one of the best books… Continue Reading →

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We need to find a church venue!

Posted on 06/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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Charles Brammall continues his story of the “Enter” ministry to entertainers with a church plant He tells us how his church plant searched for a new venue when the school hall became unavailable. With our perfect Artarmon Public School venue… Continue Reading →

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Anglican Bishops stand against vilification of Jews

Posted on 06/02/2025 by John Sandeman
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Statement on Antisemitism In recent times, we have seen with growing concern an increase in antisemitism in Australia through hateful words and disrespectful, threatening, and violent actions directed against Jewish communities. Such behaviour is abhorrent and completely unacceptable. We Anglican… Continue Reading →

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