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Snow on the mountain!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Bishop John
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Opened the blind this morning and there it was – SNOW on Mount Wellington, Hobart!   Autumn is definitely here after an extended summer and gorgeous autumn.

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‘Christianity alongside Islam’- Book Review

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Bishop John
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This excellent review of the book ‘Christianity alongside Islam’, by John W Wilson (Brunswick East: Acorn Press, 2010, $39.99) concludes, Into whose hands would I put this book, then? Certainly into the hands of anyone – Christian, Jew, Muslim, agnostic – who … Continue reading →

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Devonport Strip Club possibility

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Bishop John
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Talk of a strip club in Devonport has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with debate raging over whether it was a suitable business for the city centre, especially if it opened so near to a church and primary … Continue reading →

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Burqa ban in Australia?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bishop John

A sad day for Australia – An online poll with 12,458 votes has 84% in favour of banning the wearing of the burqa in Australia.  This follows comment by an Australian senator: Outspoken senator Cory Bernardi has called for the banning of … Continue reading →

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Penguin bell to toll

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Bishop John
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St Stephen’s Church, Penguin started work on a new roof last year and this year they have put up a new bell!  Jo Clydesdale of The Advocate  (Thursday May 6, 2010)  writes:  Bell to draw worshippers SWEET sounds will now stream from Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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Confession-focusing on the granting of absolution

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Bishop John
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Some time ago I issued an Ad Clerum regarding the confession of sins, particularly focussing on restrictions surrounding the granting of absolution to a person who confesses to child abuse. Because these circumstances can present a moral, theological and legal … Continue reading →

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South Park gag is Bad

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Bishop John
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‘South Park gag makes mockery of free speech‘ argues forcefully for free speech and the absence of threats to shows such as South Park. The comment that best captured the key argument in the article’s opposition to the gagging of South Park . . .  “Those who … Continue reading →

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Wise Advice for the Opening of Parliament

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Bishop John
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On Tuesday I took part in an Ecumenical Service for the Opening of the 47th Tasmanian Parliament. The service was lead by the Very Revd RICHARD HUMPHREY; his much appreciated sermon was titled Wise Advice. Bible passages were read by … Continue reading →

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Belgium burqa ban is Bad

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Bishop John
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Bad news for religious freedom and for relationships with the conservative Muslim community: Burqas have been banned in Belgium and are likely to be banned in France. Belgium bans wearing of Islamic burqa in public April 30, 2010. In part, … Continue reading →

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‘Christianity alongside Islam’- launched!

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Bishop John
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The outstanding book Christianity alongside Islam was launched at my former Melbourne Parish, GWAC. What an evening as over 200 people gathered and celebrated Bishop John Wilson’s fascinating and easy to read book. A book that deepens understanding of both Islam and … Continue reading →

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