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Aussie quote of the year, women preaching, martyrs, and J. D. Vance

Posted on 11/07/2026 by John Sandeman

Aussie Quote of the Year: Socceroo Awer Mabil defines multiculturalism: “It’s many journeys, with one jersey.” ### Finding Preac-hers: The Fixing Her Eyes website has updated a list of evangelical Anglican, Baptist,, and other churches that feature women regularly preaching,… Continue Reading →

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Reading Vice President Vance’s new book on his ‘Conversion’ (that is what it is called)

Posted on 04/07/2026 by John Sandeman
Vance book

Richard Ostling via religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) J.D. Vance has lately written two books but, somewhat awkwardly, combined both within the same covers. The result is “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” a fascinating document for obvious reasons. But neither… Continue Reading →

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USA 250: Before Hamilton (the Musical): The USA and The War of Independence (and more)

Posted on 02/07/2026 by John Sandeman
1776 Musical

In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television.  War has been a defining feature of the history of… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Christian news, History, Movies, United States

USA 250: The cult of self image

Posted on 25/06/2026 by Peter Bentley
Smile

In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television. Note: at present this article is part of a collection, hopefully… Continue Reading →

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USA 250 and the Almighty (The dollar not God)

Posted on 18/06/2026 by Peter Bentley
Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas in Wall Street

In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television.  On my first trip overseas many years ago (to Asia),… Continue Reading →

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USA 250: The West and Western movies

Posted on 12/06/2026 by Peter Bentley
John Wayne & Gail Russell in "Angel and the Badman", 1947

In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of the USA (semiquincentennial), Peter Bentley provides a selection of articles from his series looking at the USA through American film and television.  Given the ubiquitous environment, it was a thorny issue to… Continue Reading →

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A church forced to be sold, and too many cars in the street.

Posted on 11/06/2026 by John Sandeman
St Matthews Anglican church in Mundingburra

An Obadiah Slope column Obadiah lives in a narrow street. Maybe that is why this story caught his eye: How many cars parked in your street for a church meeting are too many? That issue has blown up in the… Continue Reading →

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Who Really Are The 250 Greatest Americans?

Posted on 28/05/2026 by John Sandeman
US Flag

Richard Ostling via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) President Donald Trump had a really interesting idea. Let’s identify the 250 greatest Americans of all time on this 250th anniversary of the United States. There could have been a lively nationwide discussion, perhaps… Continue Reading →

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Trump’s anti-Christian claim collides with DC shooting suspect’s own theology

Posted on 02/05/2026 by John Sandeman
DC shooter from Donald Trump

Mira Fox of the Forward, via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) “When you read his manifesto, he hates Christians,” President Trump said on Fox News, speaking about the alleged culprit behind an attack at the White House Correspondents Dinner. But Cole Allen,… Continue Reading →

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Despite encouraging anecdotal evidence, there’s no quiet revival in the US either

Posted on 23/04/2026 by John Sandeman
US Flag

Cassidy Grom, via Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) It’s a hotly debated topic in the pews and in the press.  Several reports indicate a record-breaking number of conversions in some American cities. Influencers tell their followers the best place to find a… Continue Reading →

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