You may or may not have noticed, but over the last week there has been a fair bit of uproar in the media about Israel. Not the one in the Middle East, but the Wallaby. Israel Folau. Israel is a Christian, has played Rugby League, Aussie Rules, and is currently in the national team for … [Read more…]
There have been a number of stories over the past two weeks which all point to the hollowness of our culture’s approach to sex. The culture which says “sex isn’t a moral issue – whatever you want to do with respect to sex is okay”. The hollowness and bankrupt nature of that approach is on … [Read more…]
Its a big day in the media today, because the Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a whole lot of population data (along with some pretty graphics) which has been picked up and reported with gusto. The most common thread, and the introduction to most of that reporting, is that Australians are losing their religion … [Read more…]
Its been about a week now, and I’ve been a bit slow getting to put my thoughts in writing on this one. And there are so many directions that I could go, I’m as spoiled for choice as I am when I visit the local bakery. The thing that stood out to me most in the visual … [Read more…]
The tragic death of 4 people on a ride at Dreamworld last week is still in the news. There are statements about people returning to work there voluntarily, getting paid regardless, but no decision being made as to when to reopen the park. There are the different enquiries being announced. It is still big news. … [Read more…]
Last week I went to see Risen at the cinema (its a 200km round trip to get to a cinema, so it pays to be a little discerning). I had seen trailers for the movie, but hadn’t actually read any reviews of it, nor did I know anyone who had seen it. Given the terrible … [Read more…]