Natural disasters not result of the fall: Professor Volcanoes, earthquakes and floods are not the result of a fallen world, argues Bob White, Professor of Geophysics at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society and Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. He was guest speaker at a recent Conference […]
Two issues are probably well ahead of all others in terms of public policy debates around the world: Islamic Terrorism and Marriage Equality for LGBTI
As Tony Smith takes the chair from Bronwyn Bishop, it’s time to end the bias in our Parliament August 11, 2015 In farewelling Bronwyn Bishop from the Speaker’s chair yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott called her a “warrior” for the causes in which she believed. He said she had served the Parliament, the nation and […]
Back from the brink but nuclear threat remains August 12, 2015 Jonathan Holmes It is well worth remembering that thousands of nuclear weapons still exist. Children perform a die-in in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima last week on the 70th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing. I’ve […]
Sexism, racism and the trouble with men August 8, 2015 Steve Biddulph Illustration: Andrew Dyson Two recurring and intractable problems keep rearing their heads on the front pages of our newspapers. Sexism
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This Bloke Sure Is Spot On with His readings. David Mason is a Writer, a Professor, and a Poet Laureate from Colorado, USA There’s a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you’re a visiting American, says David Mason. More often than you might expect, Australian friends patiently listening to me enthuse about their country […]
(‘Cheeky!’ Rowland) July 30, 2015 When same-sex marriage is legal, we
A Guide to Healthy Living (by a Facebook friend Evan Hadkins) Come to me, everyone who toils and has been burdened, and I will rest you. Pick up my yoke [and put it] onto yourselves! because humble I am and lowly in [my] heart! and you will find rest in your souls [or being]. For […]