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Monthly Archives: June 2009

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Obama speaks peace to the Muslim world

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bishop John
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This is a fine speech: eloquent, engaging, addressing key issues with clarity. Clearly a political address. Compulsory reading for those concerned with communicating. For example, ‘I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims … Continue reading →

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‘Filth’

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Bishop John
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Pentecost Sunday evening we watched ‘Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story’, the courageous effort of this Christian to clean up TV on the BBC. Her outrage at the degradation of society was fueled by a greater vision of what life and … Continue reading →

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‘Lost generation’

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Bishop John
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For lovers of good writing and provocative prose. With acknowledgement to the Registrar 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Chris Bowditch and the joy of life in Tasmania

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Bishop John
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‘We’ll be sure to meet somebody.’ Words of wisdom spoken by one, Chris ‘The Wise’ Bowditch, as he and his beloved awaited a flight in Melbourne to Hobart. And so it was that we met, ‘Look, here’s the bishop!’ Later … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from a special Pentecost Sunday

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Bishop John
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I had a ball. Pentecost Sunday was party time – a great celebration of the bursting forth of the Holy Spirit bringing God’s love in Christ to all people! I delighted in worship with God’s people and, in particular, with … Continue reading →

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Pro-euthanasia: the shifting argument

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Bishop John
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There is a fundamental shift in the argument used to promote euthanasia. This shift is from dying with dignity arguments based on the alleviation of terminal suffering to rights based arguments on the exercise of personal choice: ‘It’s my life. … Continue reading →

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Susan Boyle hospitalised: the human cost of fame

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Bishop John
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My interest in Susan Boyle’s story appeared in an earlier blog post article. The sad news of Susan Boyle’s hospitalisation came as a shock. With friends at our home we prayed for Susan’s recovery, for good medical assistance and friends … Continue reading →

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