We live in diverse family settings. I grew up in a single parent household with my ‘working mother’ who somehow worked a full time paid job and worked to make our family household a home. I thank God for her sacrificial life … Continue reading
The more I consider legislation for euthanasia/assisted suicide/medical killing the more concerned I become. Concerned for whom? – For the elderly, people living with disabilities and all vulnerable people. Why my concern for them? Because I do not believe assisted suicide can ever be … Continue reading
Nazir-Ali on Islam and immigration from Sydneyanglicans.net on Vimeo. Bishop Nazir Ali was recently in Sydney where he spoke on the question of how do we as Christians respond to radical Islam and Immigration policies. On radical Islam, As Christians … Continue reading
In preparing myself for this week I reread an article I have on ‘Lectio Divina’ and put it into practise with Matthew 14:13-21, Jesus feeding the 5,000 with the 5 loves and 2 fishes. I have had a wonderful time of reading, reflecting, further marvelling at … Continue reading
Christian medical professionals are hailing the latest breakthrough in stem cell research, claiming that it further proves that the destruction of embryos is unnecessary to find cures for disease. Notably, despite the highly touted potential of embryonic stem cells, research … Continue reading
I saw this advertisement recently and it deeply unsettled me. Morag Zwartz, The Age today, explains why. “Lead a double life” is the bold imperative – and conclusion (of the TV advertisement). Perhaps someone needs to talk to Tourism Victoria about the … Continue reading
For this prohibition (of euthanasia) generates a community that upholds and cares for others at their weakest and most vulnerable. The prohibition against deliberate killing of innocent human life is what impels us to research and practise good palliative care. It … Continue reading
I believe the freedom of a person to change their religion is fundamental to Christian understanding. At General Synod I successfully argued for the inclusion of this freedom in a motion relating to freedom of religion. My arguments for including … Continue reading
On Friday 1 October I attended the opening of the new Emily Student Centre at St Michael’s Collegiate School, Hobart. The building is named after Mother Emily Ayckbowm, a remarkable woman, an enlightened educationalist and a woman ahead of her … Continue reading
Excellent article on euthanasia issue coming to national parliament of Australia and test for PM, The entire key to the euthanasia debate lies in its great paradox: consistent polls showing a majority in favour. But what, exactly, are people supporting? The … Continue reading