20 Jul, 2019 Christians in Politics? (Video)
Why should Christians get involved in politics? Is it Christian to be left, or to be right? Progressive or Conservative? What is a biblical worldview for understanding politics? How should faith intersect with political office, or with expressing political views? What attitude should Christians take...
01 Apr, 2019 The Christchurch Killer’s Anti-Humanist Ideology
05 Dec, 2018 Religion and Anti-Discrimination Laws: What’s It all About?
At the present time Federal Parliament is debating whether to remove exemptions in the Sex Discrimination Act which allow religious educational bodies to discriminate if they are acting in accordance with their religious beliefs. ...
07 Feb, 2018 Theology and Church Viability
It is a cliché of our times that churches are declining. Dwindling membership is a fact of life for many congregations. But not for all churches. Certainly not outside the West, where Christianity is rising in many nations....
27 Nov, 2015 Paris attacks: Islamic State sees its attacks as sacred strategy
This was published in the Australian Inquirer. It is a more general version of a longer article posted previously on Lapido Media. As the expressions of shock and solidarity subside after the Paris killings, the challenge to understand will remain. Much commentary of the past week...
06 Jun, 2015 Philip Adams on Violence in Mad Max
While reading Australian journalist Philip Adams’ despairing rage against cinema violence – and he's not wrong! – I was reminded of the words of polymath David Goldman, commenting on the rise and rise of horror in films: "If you do not believe in God, you will...