Waking Up to My Own ‘Blind Privilege’
I am white, I am male, I am tall, I am middle class, I am educated, I am straight, and […]
Current Affairs, Current Issues, General Interest
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Church, Contemporary Culture, Current Affairs, Current Issues
Church Life AFTER Marriage Equality: The Questions No One Is Asking
Right now, Australians are deliberating about just one question – “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to
Current Affairs
The Current Refugee Crisis
I’m sure like me you’ve been deeply moved by the heart-breaking image of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi washed ashore on
Current Affairs, Current Issues, Evangelism and Mission
Beyond the Walls by Brad Chilcott
Who would’ve thought that one photo could cause so much trouble? It wasn’t the first time I’d been criticized for
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Nepal Earthquake
The people of Nepal continue to grapple with the after shock of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook their
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The Persecution of Christians (Guest Post: J John)
It is becoming apparent that far from dwelling at the ‘end of history’, as was naively envisaged at the fall
Biographies, Current Affairs
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela passed away yesterday at the age of 95. He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politican and philanthropist who
Current Affairs, Current Issues
Some thoughts on the current Asylum Seeker Issue (by Tim Costello)
Australia's humanity is the casualty of repugnant asylum politics Article written by: Tim Costello chief executive of World Vision Australia. The
Current Affairs
Australian Government Considering Diverting Money from Poverty-Reducing Aid
NEWSFLASH: The Government is considering diverting money from poverty-reducing aid. The Foreign Minister, Bob Carr, recently admitted plans to divert
Church, Current Affairs
New Archbishop of Canterbury: Justin Welby
[The following article is by Cole Moreton from the Telegraph] The next Archbishop of Canterbury woke up yesterday with something
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2012 Global Atheist Convention
The 2012 Global Atheist Convention is back in Melbourne this year (April 13-15th). Some Christians become concerned and worked up
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East Africa Emergency Appeal
Many of you would be aware of the dire situation in East Africa right now. More than 11 million people
Current Affairs
The Death of Osama bin Laden
The biggest breaking news of this week has been the killing of Osama bin Laden, the self-confessed orchestrator of the September
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard backs Chaplain Program
Some old but good news … in August last year, new Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised to extend the
Current Affairs
Muslims defending Christians …
Some of you may have heard about the brutal attacks from militant Muslims on Christians in Egypt at a New