Sadly violence and violence within relationships is sometimes celebrated ands even bizarely so as in Chris Brown’s neck tattoo. Domestic violence is always wrong. Writer Kira Cochrane said if the tattoo was not meant to be Rihanna, then Brown should find … Continue reading
Child slavery must be among the more abhorrent consequences of poverty. Each of us in our own way and with our particular talents and treasure are participants in this global economy. It’s not easy as Tim Costello points out in … Continue reading
Today is the day that the Church traditionally remembers St Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). “Francis of Assisi, one biographer writes, had “won the greatest victory a man can win – the victory over oneself.” More accurately, Francis himself would probably … Continue reading
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ You will have no doubt heard that the Same-Sex Marriage Bill 2012 has not been carried by the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Tasmania. This means the proposed “Same-Sex Marriage” will not come … Continue reading
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
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