What is the responsibility of believers to social need? Should churches be involved in various works of social service? Is the government alone to be…
The new leader of Federal Labor, Kevin Rudd, is seeking to take his party in new directions, while holding on to older core values. Such…
Martin Niemoller was a decorated submarine commander in WW I, an ardent nationalist and a pastor in Germany. At first he welcomed the rise to…
Aspects of Luther’s social and political thought: Protestants have given much thought to the issue of if and when it is permissible for the Christian…
On actually reading and listening to your opponents: It is quite easy to be an armchair critic. It is quite easy to attack something that…
Constable, 2023. We must counter the rising tide of ugly antisemitism: That anti-Jewish and anti-Israel sentiment is now reaching fever pitch is clear. It is…
Theology matters, but so does wisdom and right timing: As I have said a few million times now, anyone who has actually read some of…
Saying no to the radical trans agenda: Two just-released documents are part of a pushback against the radical trans attack on women, sexuality, biology and…
The trans attack on women and biology: Yes I know: Some of you want me to be aware of a ‘typo’ in my title. Thanks…
Who will stand up for men and boys? In the increasingly toxic West, where its enemies are working overtime to deconstruct and delegitimise everything, we…
On the horrific new law in France: The first and greatest human right is the right to life. Without that right, none of the other…
Trusting God in the dark: There are some truths that people – certainly Christians at least – can always bank on. Here is one of…
Locke Press, 2024. Must reading for all Australians: Sixty years ago The Lucky Country appeared by Donald Horne. How do things fare in Australia today?…
So who am I reading a lot of? Five years ago I posted an article listing all the authors I happen to have ten or…
Christians should lead the way in helping the lonely: The world is full of lonely people. They can be young and old, and there would…
On being careful in our public statements: All believers are commanded to love God with their minds – among other things. We are also told…
Away with your lame excuses – we need to speak out: If you are a Christian you are commanded to share the good news of…
Sometimes we need to accept ourselves as God made us: One truth that cannot be denied is that God has made us all different. No…
Concern, along with careful thinking, are both needed to really help others: People can often come up with what seem like good ideas, and often…
A few words about myself and my reading life: Since it is still a time when many folks are away on holiday or just wanting…