Some weeks ago we celebrated the 125th anniversary of worhip and ministry at St Barnabas’ Church, at South Arm in the Parish of Sandford. Barnabas is one of my favourite Christians and I enjoyed re-reading and speaking on him and … Continue reading
Christian and Muslim Dialogue in the light of recent events. A good word from Sam Green: I see that a French magazine has published insulting cartoons of Muhammad. What a pathetic and counter-productive use of the freedom of speech. In … Continue reading
Guest blogger, Richard Humphrey, the Dean of Hobart, writes: During this week the Legislative Council will be debating legislation that, if it is passed, will implement a form of Same-Sex Marriage in Tasmania. Bishop John has been very clear in … Continue reading
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF TASMANIA POSITION STATEMENT REGARDING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BILL 2012 (Tasmania) We continue to support the reforms of the Bacon Labour Government in 2003 and the rights and appropriate legal protection given for same-sex couples in Tasmania. We continue … Continue reading
Openly gay Liberal Senator Dean Smith spoke against the bill (same-sex marriage motion in Australian Parliament which was defeated), saying opinion in the gay community was divided on the issue. “By not agreeing to same sex marriage, I’m not choosing … Continue reading
My mate and guest blogger, Russell Morton, reviews A Short History Of Christianity by Professor Geoffrey Blainey, the runner-up in the 2012 Christian Book of the Year Awards: A book written by a Melbourne academic described by writer for The Australian … Continue reading
‘Fantastic, refreshing and vibrant. I was so glad to be part of it.’ ‘Quality, diversity, stimulation and encouragement. A great team effort.’ ‘I took a book to read in case I got bored. Silly me.’ This is what guests had … Continue reading
There’s a video doing the rounds at the moment. It is by Matthew Vines and is often found under headlines such as “Every Biblical Argument Against Being Gay, Debunked Biblically.” There’s a link to the video at the end of … Continue reading
Below is the seminar outline that will be held at St George’s Burnie today (1-4pm) on Anglican Spirituality. ANGLICAN SPIRITUALITY PRINCIPLES and PRACTICE from the BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1662 INTRODUCTION: ANGLICAN PASSION FOR GOD Anglican as the “Church of…” => … Continue reading
Below are some excerpts from an article on the ABC called “Truth, marriage and the threat to religious liberty” by Anthony Fisher, 6 September 2012: Marriage as the crunch point for religious liberty Dan Cathy, president of a family-owned business, … Continue reading