Nikki Gemmell’s article, “Losing their Religion” (Australian Magazine, 5-6th November, 2022) exemplifies the zeitgeistof our time and gives a good insight into the thinking of atheists today. As such, it deserves attention. To be fair, Gemmell […]
The Old Testament book of Daniel speaks of a time in history, a time when truth is ‘thrown to the ground’ (Daniel 8:11-12). I can’t help but wonder if we are starting to see […]
The Christian church is a paradox. It is simultaneously a community of people who are (or should be) infused with the presence of God’s Holy Spirit who empowers their ministry and grows the character […]
Australia’s latest census data has just been released with headlines in the press proclaiming that there are now fewer Christians than non-Christians in the nation. I had a rueful smile at this. Jesus once told […]
Both Christian theology and atheism have to contend with the humbling concept of “truth.” Let’s begin with Christianity. History and culture have shaped people’s understanding of Christian truth through the ages. In general […]
The British classics scholar, A.W. Verral is reputed to have said that the chief disease from which civilizations died was their low view of women.[1] Other scholars, such as the British historian, Arnold […]