Changing World

Constant change is one of the unalterable, unavoidable facts of life. What does the future hold? Can we see where the road ahead is leading? How can we get ready for what is coming, and can what we do or say make a difference?

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Mark Durie - July 20, 2019

Christians in Politics? Left or Right?

Media & General Podcast

Should Christians be involved in politics? Is Christianity Left or Right?

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04 Jan

Posted at 08:30h in Changing World, Faith & Worldview Blog, Marriage
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Last year I received a hand-written letter from 'Patricia', responding to something I had written on changing Ausralia's marriage laws, in which I argued that society should support the norm of marriage as a couple raising their own biological children.  I enjoyed reading Patricia's thoughtful letter, which was clear and well-expressed. Here is her letter and my reply.

18 Nov

Posted at 21:51h in Changing World, Faith & Worldview Blog, Marriage
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This week Australia received the very unsurprising news that a majority of those who voted in the postal-survey supported Same Sex Marriage.  Four out of five people voted, and of those who voted, three out of five voted 'yes'.  No-one could say Australians are united on the SSM marriage issue, but it is clear that parliament must soon modify our marriage laws to degender marriage.  In Australia's political system even 55% support from voters is considered a landslide.  The 61.6% is being hailed as a crushing victory.