There were some very interesting comments about faith and politics made recently by a Victorian Labor MP. Health Minister Bronwyn Pike said that we all…
Several recent events surely spell the end of the Australian Democrats. Three in particular come to mind: their electoral decline of the last few years;…
Up until around 175 years ago, most people were educated at home, or by the church. As such, public education is a relatively new phenomenon.…
Many people would be aware of a survey the Democrats launched several months ago to look at the role of religion in politics. Of course,…
Those involved in the culture wars (such as myself) often are asked if this may not be at best a distraction from the gospel or…
It goes without saying that there are plenty of people who dislike the work I am involved in. Strong criticism comes from all the usual…
The current debate about RU486 has resulted in a flurry of claims and counter claims over the abortion issue. It is worth examining several of…
The Melbourne Age’s regular anti-religion writer, Pamela Bone has issued another salvo against faith. Entitled “The most dangerous force in the world,” (Nov. 30), the…
Tyndale House, 2001. As the days grow darker and it appears that the Christian faith is taking a beating in many parts of the world,…
Cambridge University Press, 1988. Just over a decade ago, one could ask whether the greatest threat to Christianity in particular and Western civilisation in general…