2011 SHORT LIST Australian Christian Book of the Year The following books have been short-listed for the 2011 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award: Bible bites: 365 devotions for Aussie families, Ladeane Lindsay, Anglican Youthworks. Christianity alongside Islam, … Continue reading
A challenging case of the right to practise one’s religion versus accepted community standards is unfolding with the spotlight on Halal killing of cattle in Australia. It will be interesting to see if the Australian standard for ‘humane’ killing, stunning … Continue reading
Below is a joint statement about the current situation in Sudan from the CEO of Anglicord and the Chair of the Multicultural Commission in Melbourne Bishop Philip Huggins. Continue to keep this situation in your prayers. Media Release 16 June … Continue reading
John Dickson pleads for an informed atheism. He comments on the tendency of atheist commentators in their critique of the Christian faith to stray well beyond their areas of expertise: in Dickson’s apt words “competence extrapolation“. He notes these concerns in addressing … Continue reading
The good news of the support of members of Egypt’s Muslim community at the reopening of a burnt church building. The bad news of lack of action by the Government in addressing Muslim resentment towards the Christian community. Pray that the interim Prime … Continue reading
The Australian media has a long established protocol which suppresses the reporting of suicide. The rationale is to limit so called ‘copy cat’ suicides by vulnerable people. From a Christian perspective this resonates with our ethic of safeguarding the members of … Continue reading
Tomorrow is Pentecost Sunday when we celebrate, 50 days (including Easter Sunday) after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, Mary the mother of Jesus and other disciples of Christ in Jerusalem (Acts 2). For this … Continue reading
During Synod a productive panel discussion including questions from synod members dealt with euthanasia / medical killing. Synod then formally said, ‘No’ to euthanasia. See, here. The ABC followed up this panel discussion with an interview and the Radio news highlighted my concern regarding … Continue reading
The Synod of the Diocese of Tasmania meeting in Launceston on 4 June 2011, affirms that all human life is made in the image of God and precious in his sight affirms that a just society will seek to protect … Continue reading
Some excerpts to indicate the development of the theme, Passionate Spirituality. Presidential Address – Synod 2011 – Passionate Spirituality INTRODUCTION Are you passionate about Synod? What about your church? What about your own walk with God? According to our Natural Church … Continue reading