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Floods in Pakistan and Paddington: Who's to Blame?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:35:00 GMT

In light of the floods in Pakistan, Greg Clarke looks at some distinct ways of interpreting disasters.

Living the Dream - Inception (2010)

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:43:00 GMT

Simon Smart looks at Christopher Nolan's latest film, and its examination of reality and illusion.

The violence of the Old Testament

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:04:00 GMT

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God's Revelation

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT

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Federal Election Page

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:42:00 GMT

With Australians going to polls on August 21, CPX has compiled a range of material related to significant election themes and policy issues. Click here to access print, video and audio material on topics such as Christians and politics, economics, education, environment, family, community, justice and refugees.

Literature's promised end

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:06:00 GMT

Professor Paul Fiddes from Oxford University and Greg Clarke discuss God, human nature and 'the future' in the world of literature.

The Scandal of Grace

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:07:00 GMT

Professor John Barclay of Durham University discusses the radical difference between 'grace' and the idea of gift. Watch this interview for a fascinating discussion between Barclay and John Dickson.

The Twilight Phenomenon

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:07:00 GMT

Dr Justine Toh reflects on the popular Twilight book and film series.

The Bible in Modern Society

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Writing for The Punch Greg Clarke reflects on a recent exhibition of some of Australia's historic Bibles, and their place in shaping our society.

Voices for Justice

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:49:00 GMT

Micah Challenge's Voices for Justice saw delegates from around the country lobbying politicians to ensure Australia plays its part in the Millennium development goals to halve extreme poverty by 2015. Simon Smart interviewed Carlyn Chen from TEAR Australia at the event.

Time to Seek the Lost

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:07:00 GMT

With the Australian Government about to announce a new policy regarding asylum seekers, read Greg Clarke and Simon Smart's article on the issue that first appeared at 'ABC Unleashed'.

Religion in Education

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:43:00 GMT

In New South Wales debates about scripture and ethics classes have raised the broader issue of the place of religion in education. In light of this CPX invited Jane Caro, author, TV personality, and advocate of public education into the studio alongside Dr Timothy Wright, Headmaster of Sydney’s Shore School. In this interview, discussion focused on the state of public education, the place of religion in schools and where religious instruction fits into the task of education.

Time to seek the lost?

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:16:00 GMT

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Grace and Vivisection

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:05:00 GMT

Patrick White didn’t win the ‘Lost’ Man Booker Prize (given to a novel published in 1970) when it was announced recently, but his novel, The Vivisector, is certainly worth celebrating. Greg Clarke gives his thoughts on why it is one of the unsung works of genius on the relationship between art and spirituality.

Happiness and its Causes Part III - My place in a mucked up world

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:19:00 GMT

A few years ago I had the good fortune of interviewing a Buddhist Monk for something I was writing on World Religions. He was a deeply thoughtful guy, who took his beliefs seriously and was good company. It’s fair to say he didn’t match the stereotype of a teacher of Eastern spiritual wisdom though. Born and raised in Wales, he was still young, but described himself as an ex-surfer. Read more