Tag Archive for: politics

The Case For Keeping Religion in Politics

By: Stephen McAlpine, City Bible Forum

Up until 1992 most Westerners would only have been familiar with Sarajevo, a city in what was then Yugoslavia, because it was home to the 1984 Winter Olympics. Read more

Peter Hitchens Opens a Political Can of Worms on Russia

By: Alec Bennetts

As the soul-wrenching horror of 20th century world wars fade from the living memory of our societies, we must remind ourselves regularly of the awful reality of warfare, says renowned writer and thinker Peter Hitchens. Read more

Are You Confused About Religious Freedom in Australia? These 3 Short Videos Will Help

By: Akos Balogh

Religious freedom is under pressure here in Australia. It used to be uncontroversial, but now it’s heavily contested. Many people see it as little more than a licence for bigotry and hate. Read more

Weary of Politics? A Few Thoughts to Help Christians Avoid Cynicism

By: Akos Balogh

Last Saturday Australians voted and a new Federal Government was elected. But many Aussies remain cynical, including many Christians. Read more

Where To Snag A ‘Democracy Sausage’ This Saturday

By: Steff Willis

Even with all our differences, the one thing Australians can all agree on is the joy of the ‘Democracy Sausage’. Read more

Time to Choose: Your Guide to Election 2022

By: Michael Crooks

Sharpen your pencils – the 45th Australian Federal Election is less than two weeks away. Read more

Religion and Politics: Is a Relationship Between the Two All Bad?

By: Laura Bennett

When Dominic Perrottet was appointed as Premier of NSW, it wasn’t just an RIP moment to Gladys, it also brought to the forefront once more the severe discomfort some people feel when Australian political leaders have an obvious religious faith. Read more

4 Big Lies Christians Believe In Our Fracturing Age

By: Akos Balogh

Our world is fracturing.

It’s fracturing across many issues: from politics to race; from climate change to gender. And as it fractures, it becomes more and more tribal. People self-sort into groups that think the same way and often act the same way. And social media turbocharges this polarisation. Read more

The Comey Rule – Is Telling the Truth Manipulative? [Review]

By: Laura Bennett

The world is fascinated by who becomes the next American President. It is hard to imagine any country whose political system is subject to more screen time, whether it be news coverage, special events, TV series or movies – both fact and fiction. Read more