Patiently engaging spiritual seekers

by Kamal Weerakoon People are coming back to spirituality in their search for meaning and purpose. Is this the beginning of a new-Christian era, or could we find a society even more individualistic, even more hardened against the unique claims of Jesus Christ? That’s...

Meaning, morality, and religion are not the gospel

by Kamal Weerakoon Philosophers have for millennia discussed deep questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, meaning, and purpose. Pop culture has engaged these same questions in ways which have significantly shaped individuals, families, communities, and...

A vibe shift? From what? To where?

by Kamal Weerakoon There’s been a lot of discussion this year about a vibe shift away from secularity and a quiet revival of interest in religion. Sociological information shows that cultural expectations have indeed changed.  In his recent review of Thom Rainer’s...

Book Review – Unshaken Allegiance

“How should faithful Christians respond when the law increasingly conflicts with biblical convictions?” This question has moved from theoretical to urgent as Australian Christian institutions face mounting legal challenges over gender identity, religious hiring, and...

Connecting with a Heritage

by John McClean Connecting with and passing on the history of our faith is often overlooked by the 21st century church. However, the church, even the Presbyterian church should be prepared to engage. Last week GS&C and Christ College hosted a fascinating evening...

Petition for religious freedom

Christians are being urged to remind Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of his promises to protect religious freedom. Freedom for Faith, a Christian legal think tank that exists to see religious freedom protected and promoted in Australia, has begun a petition to remind...