Christians and transgender
(January 31, 2025)Christians seem to have a special interest in, and criticism of, transgender and non-binary people. Is this justified? Is it helpful?
Tag: Change the church
The evils of conquest & colonisation
(December 17, 2024)I would guess most people who read this blog live in countries that have been conquered and perhaps colonised at some point in their history. From the times of human migrations out of Africa millennia ago, populations have moved, fought for land, and expanded their territory in response to climate, threat and need. For example, […]
Should we update the creeds?
(May 27, 2024)Many churches include repeating the Apostles or Nicene Creed during services. But are they still relevant and helpful?
A more loving and inclusive church
(February 2, 2024)The latest post, Becoming a more loving church, outlines a few things I learnt at a recent Future Church conference. You may find it interesting.
A new(ish) website
(November 28, 2023)I’ve started a new blog. Check it out if you’re interested in revolutionising the Christian church to carry on the mission of Jesus in these times.
We need less Bible study!
(November 8, 2023)Is Bible study helping us be better disciples of Jesus, or is Bible knowledge actually a substitute for obedience?
Is modern western Christianity too unspiritual?
(July 17, 2023)Do you feel close to God? Would you describe yourself as a spiritual person? Have you ever had a meaningful experience of God that has impacted you deeply? I have to confess I must answer “no” to each of those questions. My faith is much more based on facts and ideas and knowledge. But everyone […]
Can doing evil sometimes be good?
(April 19, 2023)A bunch of people were attending a meeting in a church in Sydney, not a church service, but a meeting to discuss gender politics and impacts on children. There were some protesters there too. Then things turned ugly and a mob attacked with glass bottles and rocks. People screamed and swore, a woman was punched. […]
Fears and aspirations revealed in art
(April 1, 2023)Art by talented and thoughtful final year high school students shows how the coming generations feel about themselves, their families, the world and the future.
How to be an unbalanced christian
(March 22, 2023)Its pretty obvious that the world thrives on difference. We can see it in the climate, where temperature differences lead to differences in air pressure, so we have wind. We see it in ecology, where an ecosystem is made up of different plants and animals, each playing its part in sustaining that ecosystem. Take one […]