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I find the issue of legalising prostitution to be complex. It is on the socio-political agenda in Tasmania. Prostitution of itself is the selling of a person’s body for the gratification of another without the inherent freely entered relationship of … Continue reading
May I encourage you to read the interesting articles about life and ministry of the Anglican family in Tasmania and beyond! Tasmanian Anglican – April 2012 From the Bishop Vale – Harlin John Lascelles Butterley Parents as pastors Reflection Faithprints … Continue reading
The article, Against a human-made religion: Atheism and Christianity, created quite a stir: 552 comments, although many were frankly diatribes. I found the article to be very stimulating, if long; there, I warned you!. Try the following as a ’taster’ of the article, … Continue reading
We have just sealed and sent off a copy of my Pentecost Sunday Message on DVD to each parish in the diocese. I have also included a discussion paper as a resource for small groups and small group leaders. I pray … Continue reading
2012 Young Writer Awards entries close on 31 May Do you know a creative teen or budding young writer? This could be their time to shine! SPCKA loves to discover and encourage new writers of all ages and the Young Australian Christian … Continue reading
A group of eminent Tasmanians have just released a great resource which answers questions about euthanasia: REALdignitytas.com You will be able to hear about true dignity and the dangers of euthanasia to our society by such experts as: Dr Jeremy Prichard (Criminal Law … Continue reading
I wholeheartedly agree with the Archbishop of Adelaide, The Most Revd Jeffrey Driver, in his encouragement of the Federal Government plan for Australians to welcome asylum seekers and refugees into their homes. Archbishop Driver’s media release states in part, Under the … Continue reading
Bishop Ross Nicholson writes on Bonsai & Ministry. Many years ago my mother-in-law introduced me to bonsai. I do recall as a child reading about this Japanese horticultural art form and being intrigued. To the point where I found an orange … Continue reading
From Guest Bloggers, The Revd Peter Adlem and Shannan Wuttke: Euthanasia:Care or Killing? The Bible is realistic about how hard the end of life can be: Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble … Continue reading
In recent times there have been a number of voices that have reminded us that when we talk about marriage we are talking about something blessed and beautiful. In the midst of current debates we have a positive message. We … Continue reading