Rowland Croucher
Scripture and Sexuality (Justice Michael Kirby)
FIVE UNEASY PIECES: Essays on Scripture and Sexuality Introduction by Michael Kirby Foreword by Bill Countryman ~~~ FOREWORD The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG Inconvenient truths: There is no doubt about it. The Christian Churches (and doubtless other religions) have got themselves into a terrible pickle over human sexuality. The source of the mess is the […]
Henri Nouwen’s Wisdom
Losing and Gaining Our Lives The great paradox of life is that those who lose their lives will gain them. This paradox becomes visible in very ordinary situations. If we cling to our friends, we may lose them, but when we are nonpossessive in our relationships, we will make many friends. When fame is what […]
Worship services: why don’t they appeal to men?
(This is all a bit simplistic/corny/judgmental… but you get the idea) Your Worship Service Might Be Effeminate If . . . Liturgy and Worship – Liturgical Notes Written by Douglas Wilson Monday, 16 April 2012 15:19 For a number of interesting reasons, Christian worship in the West has become increasingly effeminate. Leon Podles outlines some […]
Pray for the World 30 April 2012
AUSTRALIAN PRAYER NETWORK NEWSLETTER SHARIA LAW IN THE U.K. A THREAT TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN SAYS MEMBER OF HOUSE OF LORDS SOUTH SUDAN UNDER PRESSURE AS CHRISTIANS ARE FORCED OUT ONE IN FOUR CHILDREN IN THE U.K. BULLIED AS A RESULT OF THEIR RELIGIOUS FAITH KUWAIT: DESTRUCTION OF CHURCHES U.K. GOVERNMENT ENCOURAGES FAITH BASED SCHOOLS […]
Humo[u]r
An online friend sent me these (so don’t blame me if they’re corny/whatever :-)! God doesn’t believe in Atheists. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Earth is 98% full…please delete any politicians or bureaucrats you can. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX As I have said before, I never repeat myself. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Q: Why did Dracula fail art class? A: Because […]
Egypt: An Islamic State?
Martin Marty Center for the Advanced Study of Religion The University of Chicago Divinity School Sightings 4/26/2012 An Islamic State in Egypt? The Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential Elections — Barbara Zollner The battle over Egypt ¢â‚¬â„¢s democratic future is at a significant crossroads. But while the fight for succession to Mubarak ¢â‚¬â„¢s throne is fully under […]
Plantinga on Dawkins (atheism)
Science or naturalism? The contradictions of Richard Dawkins Alvin Plantinga ABC RELIGION AND ETHICS 12 APR 2012 PEOPLE LIKE RICHARD DAWKINS HOLD THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION. BUT THE REAL CONFLICT LIES BETWEEN SCIENCE AND NATURALISM, NOT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND BELIEF IN GOD. Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett are, of […]
Fun with Google Search
First, Google the word askew Then Find Chuck Norris And then this – http://www.thechucknorrisfacts.com/ Finally (don’t get giddy) Do a Barrel Roll
Do Yourself a Favour: Love your Wife!
A simple exhortation from a friend which should be noted by us married males – every day!!! Keep on loving your wives and do not be bitterly angry with them. ¢â‚¬”Col. 3:19. It is easy to underestimate the impact that our words, facial expressions, and body language have on others. Some men, for example, may not […]
Asteroids: can they be mined?
Can James Cameron ¢â‚¬” Or Anyone ¢â‚¬” Really Mine Asteroids? By JEFFREY KLUGER Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2012 Time was, incredibly rich guys bought sports teams. It was fun, it was affordable (by incredibly rich guy standards, at least) and it kept them off the streets. But going to the Super Bowl isn’t enough anymore. For […]
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