Normal transmission will be resumed soon!

April 30th, 2022

Steele squad

You may have noticed that I haven’t blogged lately. But I have been super busy. For the first time in my life I have become politically involved. I have come to the conclusion that the present government of Australia must be changed for the sake of our country. Australia is one of the worst countries […]

Read more .....

Who’s afraid of faith deconstruction?

March 17th, 2022

Afraid

There’s a lot of talk about faith deconstruction. Is it dangerous, dishonest and leads to warmed over Buddhism? Or does it release people from toxic religion?

Read more .....

When it is hard to be a pacifist

March 2nd, 2022

Protesting unkraine invasion

The Ukraine conflict leads me to some conflicting thoughts about war, justice, non-violence and the Sermon on the Mount.

Read more .....

Three things the modern church can learn from Jesus (2)

February 7th, 2022

Jesus speaking in church

Two more ways the modern church ignores how and what Jesus taught, but we could easily change.

Read more .....

Three things the modern church can learn from Jesus (1)

February 1st, 2022

Jesus in church

Jesus is not just our saviour but also our teacher and leader. Here are ways we can better follow him in our churches.

Read more .....

When faith becomes a struggle

January 4th, 2022

Struggling with doubts

If you were raised in the christian faith, you may feel the need to review what you believe and let go of what doesn’t pass the test. Here’s a guide and an encouragment.

Read more .....

Christianity, colonialism and capitalism

November 23rd, 2021

New York Stock Exchange

I used to be a decent, conservative boy. But in my old age, it seems I have been radicalised. I think you can blame Jesus for that. When you’re young you accept what you’re told (sometimes) Growing up in postwar Australia, the world seemed pretty secure and mum and dad taught us what was right. […]

Read more .....

Reading the Old Testament

November 3rd, 2021

Reading the Bible

My journey, and maybe your journey too, in understanding the Old Testament and learning to appreciate it and understand the obvious problems.

Read more .....

The harm a church can do

September 30th, 2021

silence is violence

Stories have started to emerge, the last few years, about abuse suffered in churches. It is good to listen, and learn ….. and respond.

Read more .....

Making sense of the Exodus

September 12th, 2021

Books on the Exodus

A review of “The Exodus” by Richard Elliott Friedman and “Exodus for Normal People” by Peter Enns. Two books shine light on the truth (and legends) of the exodus of Moses and the Israelites from Egypt. Well worth reading.

Read more .....

A list of all blog posts, in reverse chronological order, is on the Blog archive page.