Science and faith: two faces of reality. Consider the question, Why is the water boiling? As a chemical engineer I can explain the composition of the water, the temperature and the pressure the water is under and why vapourisation of the … Continue reading
This is what I miss – the passion! “The World Cup is a very important cultural event, a party and has a great educational interest,” said Alberto Sileoni, the country’s minister of education. “Watching a match at school takes up … Continue reading
The April issue of the Tasmanian Anglican has arrived at Church House and copies will be mailed out within the next few days. It has some very interesting articles ranging from the Adventures in the Diocese of Aipo Rongo in Papua … Continue reading
Why the National Curriculum Must include the Bible is an insightful romp by Scott Monk in Quadrant Online. Why shouldn’t elements of the Bible be taught in public schools? It has had an unparalleled impact on Western culture, history, music, the … Continue reading
Thoughtful article challenges Prime Minister Rudd and Opposition Leader Abbott with Gospel and culture engagement over the hot button issue of boat people/ asylum seekers/ refugees. I find it disappointingly inconsistent that both of our political leaders, Rudd and Tony Abbott, … Continue reading
On Sunday 28th February we celebrated the first sermon preached on Tasmanian soil and the first Church built in Tasmania, as part of the Big Day Out service of St David’s Cathedral. We started off walking from the Cathedral to Hobart Town Hall where the … Continue reading
DOUGHNUTS are a better symbol for Easter than the traditional egg, says a leading Tasmanian churchman. The Anglican Dean of Hobart, Richard Humphrey, said he preferred the idea of the Easter doughnut over the traditional Easter egg. Eggs don’t really … Continue reading
On Good Friday I took a service of reflection at St John’s Launceston on The weekend that changed the world. My thanks to Revd Roger Hesketh and his team at St John’s Launceston for the wonderful service they put together. As promised, the three-hour service … Continue reading
Good news from the North West re Stripping our humanity. A PLAN to open a weekend strip club in Devonport has been canned, according to the owner of the intended venue. Police are making inquiries into the tabletop dancing venture. … Continue reading
I was interviewed by The Advocate today about a strip club operating in North West Tasmania. It is near the Anglican Church, “Any comment, Bishop?’ I replied along the following lines: This type of activity debases our humanity wherever it occurs. The … Continue reading