Rowland Croucher
India burning brides and ancient practice is on the rise
Date January 31, 2015 Jason Koutsoukis A demonstration in Patna on January 28 against dowry deaths. Courtesy Frontline magazine, India. Photo: Leigh Henningham Bangalore: It was after sunset on a Sunday last November when Sushila found her daughter Laxmi lying naked on the front step of the house she shared with her husband and two […]
Islam Must Open Itself To Critique…
After the Charlie Hebdo Massacre: Islam Must Open Itself To Critique By JEAN-LUC MARION JAN. 29, 2015 This article was originally published in French in Le Point. It was translated by Myriam Renaud. France is at war; we can no longer doubt that this is the case. But this war has at least three fronts. […]
Fasting may be good for you…
Manage hyper-consumption with the ‘modern’ fast Date January 24, 2015 Time to take a digital fast? How do we cope in a world full of constant reminders to eat more junk food, drink more alcohol, have more friends, read more, post more, text more, and tweet more? One emerging way of managing hyper-consumption is the […]
Domestic violence: how taboos veil the truth
January 27, 2015 Don Edgar Political correctness, inadequate data and pussyfooting around the problem will hamper the search for ways to stop family violence. Illustration: Andrew Dyson As head of the new Royal Commission into Family Violence, Justice Marcia Neave faces quite a challenge to find a “solution”. What she will find at the outset […]
Climate Change: Australia’s days hotter, more often
Warmer, drier climate locked in for Melbourne, says CSIRO/Bureau of Meteorology report Date January 27, 2015 Peter Hannam Environment Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald Temperatures are on the rise across Australia for all seasons and all regions. Photo: Kirk Gilmour Melbourne’s climate can be expected to warm across all seasons, with less rainfall in winter […]
Divorce hearings: a visit to the Court…
As a pastoral counselor I occasionally make forays into the law-courts of our city, to be an advocate, or simply a friend/encourager, when clients are in trouble. A recent excursion to the Federal Circuit Court was one of the most interesting – and challenging. The sign on the door read ‘Divorce List Only’. There were […]
American Sniper: movie review – and reactions…
Movie Review – American Sniper War is hell. So said American soldier William Sherman, during the American Civil War. And this is exactly what we see in American Sniper, the true story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most deadly sniper in US military history. I’ve recently been talking with a friend about events like […]
Embrace Uncertainty
Take a risk and embrace fresh career opportunities Date January 17, 2015 Jim Bright The challenge is how to make the transformation from being to becoming, from the known to the unknown.Illustration: Kerrie Leishman A new year, a new you is a gratingly irritating phrase that I can’t help mishearing as a new ewe. The […]
This drug-runner is probably soon to be executed. Think about him before you pass judgment…
A day with Myuran Sukumaran, a remarkable artist who won’t give up in the face of bleak destiny Date January 23, 2015 Ben Quilty In my life I’ve only ever seen one other artist make this seismic progress at such dizzying pace. Ben Quilty Ben Quilty with Myuran Sukumaran in Kerobokan Prison in 2013. Photo: […]
Social Justice: quotes and ideas…
Some bits I highlighted from various articles in Gesher, the current Journal of the Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) Inc. (5 November 2014). To save cluttering this article with sources, if you’re interested, contact the CCJ office (www.ccjvic.org.au) for a copy: good investment! PS. I have an article in this issue on Same-Sex Marriage […]
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