There are many people who try to get rid of the Cross, and in many different ways, and not all of them are atheists. Continue reading “Getting Rid of the Cross”
Getting Rid of the Cross
The Making of the Western Mind Goes Back to the Cross, Says Author
By: Kristian Johnson
“To go almost on pilgrimages, to take the knee, to fill great civic centres, not just in the United States, but across the Western world. I would argue that there is nothing culturally given about this, it’s reflective of highly contingent trends that are so deep and ancient that ultimately, they go back 2000 years to that very primal image of a man tortured to death by an oppressive state apparatus. Jesus on the cross.” ~ Tom Holland
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Your False Self [Devotion]
One of the biggest struggles you will have in your own life will be against your false self. How can I be so confident in telling you this? Because it’s my biggest struggle too! Continue reading “Your False Self [Devotion]”
How a Humble Western Sydney Pastor Got Canberra’s Attention On Religious Freedom
By: Akos Balogh
Sydney Anglican Minister Mark Tough does not see himself as a political animal. Continue reading “How a Humble Western Sydney Pastor Got Canberra’s Attention On Religious Freedom”
Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?
By: Amy Cheng
Talking about spirituality or religion outside of the church is often avoided, but there are surprising numbers of people who do want to talk about spirituality, God and even Jesus. Continue reading “Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?”
Why the World Hates Vegemite
By: Sam Chan
Oooooh I love vegemite! Continue reading “Why the World Hates Vegemite”
What if Jesus Never Knew You?
Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 7:21, NIV).
Vulnerability Creates Opportunities to Share Faith: Laura’s Story
By: yesHEis
Laura is the kind of person you want as a friend. Always looking to the bright side of life and always checking in to see if you’re ok. She shared a situation where she did just that with a work colleague… Continue reading “Vulnerability Creates Opportunities to Share Faith: Laura’s Story”
The Subjective State of ‘Secularism’ – What is a Secular Country, Really?
By: City Bible Forum
It’s a bit of a buzz term at the moment, but when we say “Australia is a secular country” are we talking about a freedom from religion or a freedom for religion in this wide brown country of ours? Continue reading “The Subjective State of ‘Secularism’ – What is a Secular Country, Really?”
When the World Seems Like Chaos, Who is in Control?
By: Russ Matthews
Who is really in control of this world? Continue reading “When the World Seems Like Chaos, Who is in Control?”