Last Monday the managing director of the Australian Christian Lobby, Jim Wallace, surprised many of us by posting a message on Twitter which read: Just hope that as we remember Servicemen and women today we remember the Australia they fought for - wasn't gay marriage and Islamic! The statement was quickly condemned by those who …
Thoughts on the Royal Wedding
The eyes of the world were on Westminster Abbey on Friday as Prince William of Wales, second in line to the British throne, was married to Catherine Middleton, in a spectacular ceremony we will all long remember. The wedding of the century, some called it, and there was certainly plenty of pomp and pageantry, solemnity and celebration, …
Where is Australian society heading?
This year has been an extraordinary year. It's far from over, but already we have seen natural disasters of enormous scope and severity, wars and revolutions we could never have predicted, political tension and change here and abroad. On the moral front there are profound concerns by people of faith over proposals to redefine marriage, …
The evidence of Easter
Tomorrow Australians celebrate ANZAC Day, but today is an even more significant day, especially for Christians: it's Easter Sunday - the day on which, for more than 2,000 years, followers of Jesus Christ have celebrated his resurrection from among the dead, and the vindication of all his claims, and the guarantee of all his promises. …
Easter offers life and hope
At dawn this morning, Christians across Australia and around the world will be gathering in groups large and small to see the sun rise, and join together in prayer and song and affirmation, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and expressing gratitude to God for their invitation to participate in the life and love of …
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