After the assassination of Punjab Govenor, Salmaan Taseer, prominent Islamic scholar, Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, spoke out against Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. He claims the Islamic councils are “telling lies to people” and that there is no foundation for them from the … Continue reading
Our dear friend and brother in Christ, Bishop John Wilson died in Melbourne last Saturday. Our deepest sympathy goes to Jill and the family at this time of parting. John took my ordination retreat and preached at my Ordination and Installation … Continue reading
Singing the National Anthem with passion and taking the mickey out of our singing (or lack of singing it) brought joy to my Aussie spirit. This new tune for our National Anthem and the freedom of the humour which presents it is a … Continue reading
Just watched an excellent program where dying well and living well are more important than death itself. A black-and-white cat strolls down the quiet corridor of Sydneyʼs Sacred Heart Hospice. In the surrounding rooms, people lie dying. “Death is not … Continue reading
A new website all about “Christianity and Atheism” is up and running, created by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. On this website you can explore: articles read book summaries review questions and answers access related blogs all about Christianity and … Continue reading
An article reports an Australian Muslim’s inflammatory comments and debate on Sharia4Australia with an anti-Sharia proponet, PM go and let the muslims take over. The danger of this inflammatory comment and the scheduled debate is that it will damage the moderate Muslim community. … Continue reading
Conspiracy or administrative oversight? Whatever the answer this failure to include a major religious group’s holidays, in this case Christian holidays, chips away at trust and social harmony. The European Union has sent millions of diaries to schools which list … Continue reading
From the Archbishop of Brisbane regarding the floods: a request to use the following prayer: Great God whose love for us knows no bounds, we pray for all those who are affected by floods: comfort all who grieve for loved … Continue reading
The Department of Justice of Tasmania has released for comment A Charter of Rights and Responsibilities for Tasmania. See Charter information here. While I am not in agreement with having a Charter or Bill of Human Rights and Responsibilities, I decided to … Continue reading
‘Gapminder: for a fact-based worldview‘ is a website with creative presentations of global information by IT whizzos. Gives graphic information for countries on issues such as health and wealth of nations over past 200 years. [H/t George Savvides] At CMS SummerView Conference we … Continue reading