Tag Archive for: politics

Tim Fischer Remembered as A Spiritual Man, of “Gentle Strength” and Deep Faith

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By: Clare Bruce

Tim Fischer is being remembered as a man of deep spirituality and resolve, as politicians and journalists pay tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister who recently died of leukaemia.
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How in God’s Name Should I Vote? Podcast Now Available

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By: Andrew Morris

We Australians can be a funny bunch – when it comes to politics we’re often more interested in the quality of our democracy sausage than the quality of our democracy.
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Hugh Jackman in “The Front Runner” – Does a Politician’s Private Life Matter? [Movie Review]

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By: Laura Bennett

Most of us enjoy the luxury of our private lives remaining private—unless we share it all on Facebook. Read more

Theresa May’s Brexit Lament – “It’s Just So Hard To Break Up with EU”

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By: Anne Rinaudo

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has surprised many with her calm, clear and statesman-like rhetoric on the exit of the UK from the European Union – the divisive ‘Brexit’. Read more

How Can We Stay Civil in the Age of Outrage? Here are Three Ideas

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By: Sheridan Voysey

In 2016 I found myself in the United States at the time of the Presidential election. Heading to Nashville airport one morning, my taxi driver told me he was thinking of voting for Donald Trump and asked me what I thought. An hour of lively but friendly debate followed.  Read more

The President Will See You Now – A Memoir

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By: Anne Rinaudo

President Ronald Reagan chose Peggy Grande to work at his side for 10 years, and together they created a powerful partnership. Serving as his post-presidency Executive Assistant, Peggy had a front row seat to history and got to know Ronald Reagan the man, not just the president. Read more

Micah Womens Delegation Advocates For Global Issues

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By: Anne Rinaudo

Women leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations came together late last month for a historic visit to Canberra. They were advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor. Read more

Christian Schools Will Not Reject LGBTI Students, Say Christian Education Leaders

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By: Clare Bruce

Christian schools will not reject students because of their sexual orientation—and media headlines about “secret plans” to allow them to do so, are wrong, say Christian education leaders. Read more