Today is well marked, but it is yesterday’s contribution from Native Wisdom for White Minds that seems apt. I quote it in full: The assumptions that were made about the roles of Aboriginal women by these men were based on gross misconceptions. Women were regarded as having little authority in Aboriginal society. Such observations wereContinue reading “Celebrating International Women’s Day”
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A CRE teacher reflects…
I begin this year’s round of Christian Religious Education (CRE) classes at the local primary school tomorrow – this is in response to the national statutory permission for churches to negotiate access to Education Department schools for the purpose of “religious instruction” for 30 minutes per class per week. The experience for a student isContinue reading “A CRE teacher reflects…”
Up the Mountain Down
Glimpses of what is revealed when the curtain is pulled back and “uncreated light” blasts us with awareness of more than our finite minds can comprehend contrasts with the daily grind and the drudge of dealing with the continuous crap of mundane living. Up the mountain down! Peter, James and John weren’t up there longContinue reading “Up the Mountain Down”
The Adjustment Bureau: a film review
Our view of life influences how we approach seemingly random events – not that we take all that much notice – unless it’s a coincidental series of related happenings or a significant interlude on life’s journey, like a shadow on an x-ray, an unexpected relocation or even a romantic encounter. Are these things predetermined accordingContinue reading “The Adjustment Bureau: a film review”
Red Letter Christians » Love Wins: Rob Bell and the New Calvinists
A controversial book of the moment before it is even released is “Love Wins: a book about heaven, hell and the fate of every person who ever lived” by Rob Bell. Apparently it is creating a storm amongst the leading lights of the “emergent ” part of the Christian spectrum, with some condemning what theyContinue reading “Red Letter Christians » Love Wins: Rob Bell and the New Calvinists”
Churches across Australia assist the world’s newest nation
Act For Peace is the action arm of the National Council of Churches in Australia. The annual Christmas Bowl Appeal raises large sums of money for its programs. This report shows how churches across the land contribute not only prayer, but muscle, towards peace building endeavours that carry the hallmarks of sustainability and justice, particularlyContinue reading “Churches across Australia assist the world’s newest nation”
Native Wisdom For White Minds
I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. – Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekht (chief Joseph) Nez Percé American Indian Today’s offering from a neat little book of days called Native Wisdom for White Minds: daily reflections inspired by the Native Peoples of the world. (Ballantine, 1995) by Anne Wilson Schaef. Flicking through,Continue reading “Native Wisdom For White Minds”
Celebrating the carbon tax – Eureka Street
Fasten your seat belts, folks – we’re in for a bumpy ride. Tony Kevin does a good job of identifying political, scientific and economic juggling pins that must be kept in the air over years to come in Celebrating the carbon tax – Eureka Street. “What’s to celebrate?” is a question I hear, however, from bothContinue reading “Celebrating the carbon tax – Eureka Street”
Funding school chaplaincy
Australia’s National School Chaplaincy Program is under review and the public is invited to respond to a discussion paper through submissions that are due no later than March 18th. As I predicted when government subsidies for chaplains in schools was announced by the Howard government in 2006, religious organisations would need to prepare for a roughContinue reading “Funding school chaplaincy”
Thirteen Moons: a book review
My regrets at not inquiring more closely when I traveled through Cherokee country in 2008 were compounded when reading this novel by Charles Frazier. His protagonist is Will Cooper, all but abandoned as an orphan at the age of 12. In his role as a bound boy running a remote trading post, Will finds himself adopted by the fading remnants ofContinue reading “Thirteen Moons: a book review”
Wondering Pilgrim 