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Faith influences culture deeply, and is itself influenced by culture in its turn. The relationship is complex, being mediated by long-term social processes, and it is often misunderstood. Find resources here for understanding the relationship.

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Mark Durie - October 4, 2021

Is 'Abrahamic' a useful concept?

Mark discusses whether the idea of 'Abrahamic Religion' is a help or a hindrance.

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13 Mar, 2023 Divine pronouns? Let God decide

Posted at 14:28h in Faith & Worldview Blog, Faith and Culture, Identity, Religious Literacy 0 Comments

The Church of England has been asked to respond to requests from clergy to use gender-neutral pronouns for God. The question has been referred to the Church of England’s Liturgical Commission. This would be a major variation from the Book of Common Prayer, a foundational text...

06 Oct, 2022 Counting the Cost of Being a Public Christian

Posted at 19:41h in Changing World, Faith & Worldview Blog, Faith and Culture, Freedom 0 Comments

Last week’s resignation of Andrew Thorburn from his newly acquired role as CEO of Essendon Football Club raises deep concerns about the ability of Christians to serve in high-profile positions in business and government. Thorburn’s resignation came after the club became aware that City on a...

21 May, 2022 Islam and Christianity: Theological Continuity or Discontinuity? A Conversation with Dr Mark Durie

Posted at 09:04h in Faith and Culture, Understanding Islam 0 Comments

In an episode of the Political Animals Podcast Jonathan Cole talks to Mark Durie. They explore the theological relationship between Christianity (and Judaism) and Islam, with a particular focus on explaining the large presence of Biblical material in the Qur'an and whether this constitutes theological...

16 May, 2022 Right, Left and the Politics of Time: A Christian Response

Posted at 18:04h in Faith & Worldview Blog, Faith and Culture, Restoring Worldviews 1 Comment

ABSTRACT How should we as Christians position ourselves in the swirling political currents of the age? Is it Christian to be on the right or on the left? In any case, Christians must engage in the political process, even though it be from a minority position....

12 May, 2022 Whither the Australian Anglican Church?

Posted at 08:57h in Changing World, Faith & Worldview Blog, Faith and Culture, Marriage, Religious Literacy 14 Comments

A Divided Church This week the General Synod of the Australian Anglican Church has been debating what its stance is to be on human sexuality. A vote to affirm the church’s traditional position on marriage was strongly supported by clergy and laity but was narrowly rejected...

25 Dec, 2021 A Christmas Greeting for 2021

Posted at 08:13h in Faith & Worldview Blog, Faith and Culture 0 Comments

Dear friends, I am writing to you on Christmas morning in this year of our Lord 2021, to wish you a wonderfully joyful Christmas. Yesterday I entered a neigbourhood newsagent to buy a card for a friend. There I encountered rows upon rows displaying hundreds of festive...

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Mark Durie - October 4, 2021

Is 'Abrahamic' a useful concept?

More Messages from Mark Durie...

October 4, 2021

Is 'Abrahamic' a useful concept?

September 15, 2021

Faith and Fear in an Age of COVID Anxiety

September 9, 2021

Refugees & Asylum Seekers: A Christian Call to Action

August 24, 2021

Conversation with Mark Durie: Understanding Afghanistan, Jihad and Islam

July 25, 2020

Islam’s Crisis of Apostasy

July 11, 2020

Loving Your Neighbour in Coronavirus Times

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13 Mar, 2023 Divine pronouns? Let God decide

06 Oct, 2022 Counting the Cost of Being a Public Christian

21 May, 2022 Islam and Christianity: Theological Continuity or Discontinuity? A Conversation with Dr Mark Durie

16 May, 2022 Right, Left and the Politics of Time: A Christian Response

12 May, 2022 Whither the Australian Anglican Church?

25 Dec, 2021 A Christmas Greeting for 2021