Massacring Scripture and history to push ugly antisemitism: There is never a shortage of debates about politics and religion. As someone with an interactive website…
Problems with a two-state solution: There have long been calls for a ‘Two-State Solution’ or recognition of a Palestinian state – whatever that means. Now…
Vignettes from Ronald Reagan and his mission: Ronald Reagan was a polarising figure in various ways, hated by many of the left, but loved by…
The making of a conservative movement: Two of the most important figures in 20th century American conservatism were William F. Buckley, Jr., and Ronald Reagan.…
The desire to control others has always been with us – and it is getting worse: The ominous final line of an important new history…
Is it ever right to mislead or deceive others? Recent events in the Middle East involving ruses and deception are worth discussing and assessing. Some…
Israel and moral equivalence: I would like to think that most folks would understand that there is no moral equivalency between Israel and those seeking…
The urgent need for statesmen, not career politicians: When thinking about the current crop of Australian political leaders, the adjectives great, wise, courageous and principled…
Suffering and persecution is the lot of the true believer: Contemporary Christians in the West might still find it hard to believe what Jesus said…
The passing of two Australian legends: Just recently two Australian men that I have known somewhat over the years have passed away. Both of them,…
An important set on the Puritans: If you love the Puritans, if you love J. I. Packer, and if you love short, meaty addresses and…
Christianity is a subversive religion: One does not ordinarily think of the following activities as having deep political implications, or as sending a strong message…
The powerless do have a voice: Václav Havel was an important writer, playwright and political activist. He worked tirelessly against tyrannical communism, and when Soviet…
We must know about those who have gone before us: Something far too many people today fail to do is learn history, and to learn…
Reflections on how to think about the wars, conflicts, and battles taking place: I don’t know about you, but I am the sort of guy…
Believers having an impact on other believers: All Christians can and should have a real spiritual impact on other Christians. Church history provides countless examples…
Christians need to be realists when it comes to this world: I was once very much a man of the left, but since becoming a…
On the fragility of democracy: Today there is no shortage of those who enjoy all the benefits and privileges of a free and prosperous West…
Christianity is rooted in history which we need to be aware of: Sadly far too many believers in the West today tend to think and…
What to read on this divisive topic: Americans used to celebrate and exalt in things like Columbus Day. Australians used to celebrate and exalt in…