Exodus for cynics

Ridley Scott’s film takes pains to ensure that God can’t be relegated to the category…

Hark! The enduring appeal of carols

Christmas carols are among the oldest songs on earth. Perhaps no other musical genre is…

Finding the right words for Sydney

As the dust settles on the 16-hour siege in Martin Place on Monday, the words…

Trust not in politicians – they’re no better than us

When Prime Minister Tony Abbott was in Opposition he emphasised the need to restore trust…

Chasing consensus

I like the comedy of David Mitchell. Not only is it funny but it’s intelligent.…

View from a Jerusalem Hotel

Two weeks ago I was sitting on a hotel roof inside the walls of the…

I like the idea of Jesus being married, but…

Honestly, folks, this business about the discovery of a document revealing Jesus' marriage to Mary…

Bach as theologian

What is the greatest piece of religious music? By great in this context I mean of…

Born Bad?

Few ideas seem more archaic, harsh, or just irrelevant to the modern mind than original…

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