The fatal risks of an inconvenient life: How will Christians respond?

By Stephen McAlpine “In a hundred years, if Christians are known as a strange group of people who don’t kill their children and don’t kill the elderly, we will have done a great thing.” Those are the words of renowned theologian and ethicist, Stanley Hauerwas of Duke...
Our problem, too? Modern Slavery in NSW

Our problem, too? Modern Slavery in NSW

Photo by Pixabay From chocolate to coffee and clothes – the modern slavery tentacles spread far and wide. The NSW Government has done something about it. But it’s up to you and me, too. KARINE WOLDHUIS writes. Back in April we celebrated Easter, a solemn...
NSW election – please leave your cynicism at the door

NSW election – please leave your cynicism at the door

Photo by Tara Winstead PEXELS Why AMY BUTLER is taking a carload of teenagers to vote in Saturday’s election As polling day looms, I am thinking about the new generation of voters. My daughter is freshly 18 and on voting day, I plan to drive a carload of her...
BOOK REVIEW: Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin

BOOK REVIEW: Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin

Brianna Reeves* reviews one of the most lauded Christian books of recent years.     * The reviewer is the Researcher/Writer for the G,S&C committee. She has worked as a freelance writer, across both not-for-profit and commercial...
Bad news for authentic religious schooling

Bad news for authentic religious schooling

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) recently released consultation paper threatens to further erode the capacity of Christian schools to offer a distinctive education shaped by a faith ethos. JOHN McCLEAN writes You might remember the political stoush about...
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