I read the following article, “Is conservationism a religious belief?”(Wednesday, 25th November 2009.) written by Paul Richardson, on the www.religiousintelligence.co.uk  website.  
The article itself is about some judicial decision (in the UK?) that environmental beliefs should receive the same protection as religious beliefs. I don’t know the history of this case but Paul Richardson presents an interesting [...]

Posted on February 11th, 2010 by Shayne
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As most know there is a vast array of information resources on the ‘net.
One I use a lot is www.biblegateway.com  – mainly to search through Scripture when researching different themes. They have available many different language translation of Scripture and lots of  different, English ‘versions’.
In addition, they have a verse of the day and other interesting material. [...]

Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Shayne
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I can recommend this sermon given by Pastor Richard Utber (Nowra Baptist Church). Pastor Richard addresses the issues raised in Chapter 6 and 7 of Amos. It’s about God’s judgment on the northern Kingdom of Israel – whose people were more interested in living the ‘good’ life; as God said: ” … you do not grieve over [...]

Posted on December 5th, 2009 by Shayne
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A new advertisement for the ‘Jesus, All About Life’ campaign, will be shown tonight (Sunday, 27/9) on mainstream TV channels, which cover the greater, Sydney area.
It is a new ad, replacing earlier ones used by the campaign in other areas – the changes resulting from recent market research. You can view the ad on the ‘Jesus, All [...]

Posted on September 27th, 2009 by Shayne
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A week or so ago, the Australian media contained reports that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had resorted to swearing to strengthen his disapproval, of fellow parliamentary members complaining, about a cut to their annual printing allowance.
News Limited has reported: “Australia’s Kevin Rudd has refused to apologise for repeatedly swearing during a meeting with factional bosses earlier this [...]

Posted on September 27th, 2009 by Shayne
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I’ve just had a quick scan of the various mainstream media outlets.  My main interest was to see if there was much reporting on the start of the ’Jesus, All About Life’ campaign.
I didn’t find much at all, which given the first flush of signs I would have thought may have captured some-one’s attention in the [...]

Posted on September 14th, 2009 by Shayne
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In my area (the general Sydney and surrounding areas, New South Wales, Australia), a campaign has started, called; ‘Jesus, All About Life’.
The major Christian denominations are involved, including Catholics - and that’s a first in many regards. Last Friday, many churches put up ‘Jesus, All About Life’ signs, all of a similar design – to show the [...]

Posted on September 13th, 2009 by Shayne
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Now and then, you read something – often simple, but which has a profound effect.
I received a comment, a few days ago, which read: “Please help me to understand the Bible.”
The truth is: I can’t help anyone to understand God’s written word. God Himself helps those who seek to understand His ways, as recorded in His [...]

Posted on August 2nd, 2009 by Shayne
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I’ve just returned from a holiday and just catching up on the news. One article I read was about the Episcopalians (Anglican Church in the USA), who recently overturned a moratorium on the consecration of practising lesbian or homosexual bishops.
As an aside, I think the debate on homosexuality is out of balance, because the debate [...]

Posted on July 29th, 2009 by Shayne
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In the Macquarie Dictionary, there is a fairly straight forward definition of – heresy:1. doctrine contrary to the orthodox or accepted doctrine of a church or religious system. 2. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine. 3. any opinion or belief contrary to established theory.
So it is interesting when Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine [...]

Posted on July 10th, 2009 by Shayne
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