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Articles on this site express varying points of view, to encourage mature thinking on serious issues. The assumption is that you will want to study a controversial topic from various angles before you arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply believe what someone told you when you were impressionable! (So some stuff here is ‘hot’. Proceed at your own risk!). See the Statement of Faith for John Mark Ministries' theological stance.

Harry Potter: A Response

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Thanks for posting Rod’s excellent sermon, Rowland. “Rowland Croucher” <> writes: >Reading Harry Potter with Christian eyes >Rev Rod Benson, Blakehurst Baptist Church, [Sydney] 6.30 pm, Sunday January >6, 2002 >Deuteronomy 18:9-13; Isaiah 5:20-21; Colossians 2:8-15; Philippians 4:6-8 >Sometimes we forget that the world in which we live is the canvas on which >good and […]

We Have Come A Long Way In 100 Years

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Some of us may remember some things close to these itemized stats-and most of us realize the amazing changes which occurred during the 20th Century-but the contrasts of what was in 1901 as opposed to what is in 2001 are awesome. Now that the 21st Century has finally arrived, it might be fun to look […]

Enough Is Enough (Brueggemann)

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ 2 comments

“In feeding the hungry crowd, Jesus reminds us that the wounds of scarcity can be healed only by faith in God’s promise of abundance. “ by Walter Brueggemann We live in a world where the gap between scarcity and abundance grows wider every day. Whether at the level of nations or neighborhoods, this widening gap […]

Archbishop Attacks War On Terror

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Sunday, 20 January, 2002, 15:34 GMT Dr Williams’ words may anger ministers The leading contender to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the West’s war against terrorism, denouncing military action in Afghanistan as “morally tainted”. The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Rowan Williams, said the bombing campaign in Afghanistan had lost credibility […]

The (Christian) Ethics Of Copyright

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

From: “Ken Smith” <> Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian,alt.christnet.ethics Subject: Re: The (Christian) Ethics of Copyright > “Rowland Croucher” <> writes: > > >(I seem to have a minority view on this subject. Appreciate your comments. > >This was originally posted on soc.religion.christian). > > >I make a living writing, but I believe – for myself – that […]

Would You Consider Abortion If…?

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Would you consider abortion in the following 4 situations? 1. There’s a preacher and his wife who are very, very, poor. They already have 14 children. Now she finds out she’s pregnant with 15th. They’re living in tremendous poverty. Considering their poverty and the excessive world population, would you consider recommending she get an abortion? […]

The Struggle For The Soul Of The 21st Century (Bill Clinton)

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s a brilliant address by Bill Clinton (The Dimblebey Lecture 2001)… The Struggle for the Soul of the 21st Century by Bill Clinton I’m delighted to be here, delighted to be part of this distinguished lecture series at a time when every American is especially grateful for our long friendship with the United Kingdom; one […]

Asylum-Seekers

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Actually, this would be a good and relevant thread to have going as well, especially since so many of the Australian Churches have come out in support of the release of the detainees. I suggest this as I myself have not made my own mind up and a chat could assist my own thinking process. […]

Policy On Asylum-Seekers

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

January 29th, 2002 A policy on asylum seekers must be based on human dignity The combined churches’ social justice bodies in Perth today called for the federal government to fundamentally alter its policy on asylum seekers. “The core of any policy dealing with people – any people – must be a determination to protect human […]

The Lord Of The Rings / Part 1

By and others ⋅ January 3, 2003 ⋅ Post a comment

Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 2-007 (Review) THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING Now At A Theater Near You: Models of Christian Virtues (from BreakPoint with Charles Colson – Commentary #011221 21 Dec 2001) ‘The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring’ … (has been) one of the most eagerly anticipated films in […]

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