Without the Judeo-Christian worldview, the West as we know it would not exist. So many of the social goods of the West which we enjoy…
Our atheist friends would have us believe that all the goods of the West – human rights, democracy, belief in human equality and freedom, etc.…
By now all of you would have heard about the first Australian front bencher being sworn in, using a Koran instead of the Bible. Ed…
One of the hallmarks of the spread of biblical Christianity is its life and society transforming powers. Everything changes when a vibrant Christian faith is…
Not all religions are equal. Some are inherently inimical to genuine pluralism and religious tolerance. Others have in fact paved the way for those goods.…
OK, it is not quite Christmas yet, but you do need to get presents – for yourself or others. And there is nothing better than…
A number of scholarly works have now noted the connection between religion and demographics. Faith and fertility it seems are closely linked. Consider for example…
Thomas Nelson, 2011. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) The broad-brush thesis of this book is this: without the Judeo-Christian worldview, there would be no…
A long time ago, when I converted to Christianity and left my wild hippy ways and counter-culture days, I became very interested in reading biographies…
If you buy the version of events from uber-atheist Christopher Hitchens, then you will believe that “religion poisons everything”. If you take his word –…
All over the Western world Christian churches and organisations are making all sorts of changes. Changes to the way church is done, or how it…
The Judeo-Christian worldview was perhaps the most important element in the rise of Western civilisation. Other factors can be mentioned, but without the biblical worldview…
I guess it is the nature of wolves to be pro-death – certainly as far as sheep are concerned. And of course when a wolf…
It is often claimed by Islamophiles that the Muslim world contributed greatly to science and learning. As but one recent – and rather silly –…
In a few days there will be an international gathering of atheists in Melbourne. Richard Dawkins and many other misotheistic heavyweights will be there. I…
It is one of the many benefits of Christianity that the West enjoys religious freedom and freedom of conscience. The properly understood notion of the…
The Judeo-Christian worldview was essential for the rise of the West. Without it the world would be a radically different place today. Most of the…
Very few people are unaware of our global financial crisis. Yet many would be unaware that this financial meltdown may well be a symptom of…
Here’s the scenario (which happens to be a true story): I’m stuck in some slow moving traffic, and the guy in front of me has…
There are plenty of theological differences between Islam and Christianity. But there are also some profound differences in terms of political and social life under…