The Presbyterian Church of Australia’s (PCA) peak body, the General Assembly of Australia, has voted to “discharge with thanks” a special committee, Women’s Ministry in the PCA. This disbands the committee that has existed since 2007 to “foster biblical partnerships between men and women.” … Continue Reading
At a gathering for the aid agency Tearfund, the subject is their Zambia-based partner with a fascinating name, Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS). This writer expects a story about a small network of schools. Instead, Marlon Phiri, who heads up… Continue Reading
A survey by the US-based Barna Research Group reveals that an overwhelming majority of pastors in particular are sceptical of AI, especially about Scripture. “Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults (74%) say they are concerned about AI misinterpreting Scripture,” Barna reported.… Continue Reading
The final judgement is in for Giggle v Tickle, the case centred on whether a women-only app Giggle for Girls could lawfully exclude a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle. The High Court has decided not to allow an appeal by Giggle… Continue Reading
Here’s a story that dispels the suggestion that Australia should favour White people when we welcome immigrants. It is 1998 in a dusty refugee camp in Kenya, where Sudanese refugees Aduk and Deng Dau, each with some of their children,… Continue Reading
A letter from Dean Peter Catt of St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, explaining his involvement in the Stan TV show that featured a porn star has been released today. Dean Catt also announces his retirement as Dean after 20 years at… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk) in the New York Times, writing on grief: “Grief is strange. Time continues even when every part of you wants it to pause or, better yet, rewind. But the people… Continue Reading
Bishop Chris McLeod laid up his staff as the Anglican National Aboriginal Bishop on Saturday morning in Adelaide’s St Peter’s Cathedral, where he continues as dean.”Bishop Chris has been a courageous, outspoken, wise and diplomatic leader for First Nations Anglicans… Continue Reading
Morning Star News SURABAYA, Indonesia (Morning Star News) – A Christian pastor has been sentenced to prison for two years for violating Indonesia’s law against blasphemy and hate speech in a case that has drawn scrutiny over the speed of his… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall As Chaplain at a Roman Catholic Aged Care facility, I was often asked by loved ones to perform the Last Rites over a dying (or even deceased) relative. This was to ensure they didn’t die (or go to… Continue Reading