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
This, as far as Obadiah can tell, is not a spoof but an extreme example of a church getting carried away with their sense of importance, and their superior spirituality. Whatever caused it, they seem to think the Jesus turned… Continue Reading
Peter Farthing defends his suburb – and his church ‘It doesn’t look like Australia.’ So said a documentary on the Sydney suburb of Auburn, released this week on the generally fine John Anderson Media. Watching it, I felt very disappointed.… Continue Reading
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