And That Is What Some Of You Were … except in Melbourne
Why I Don’t Believe in Freedom of Religion Laws
EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne Anglican Church and Clergy take part in Same-Sex Wedding
Editorial: To Publish Or Not To Publish?
The Australian Bishops’ “Secret” Marriage Agreement Published
Why the Monarchy isn’t Going Away
You have to have a fair degree of sympathy for Australian republicans at the moment. The narrative isn’t really going with them. Support for the royals in Australia doesn’t appear to be waning, even though it consistently lags a little behind those who want to see change. The breach in the walls of support that […]
What Would Jesus Do? Donate His Whole Body, Of Course
There’s a little bit of (very cleverly manufactured) outrage over this new ad promoting organ donation. The concept is quite cute: the soldiers crucifying Jesus ask him whether he’d consider being a donor. It’s a little confrontational, as the soldier himself acknowledges… We get it, no-one wants to talk about death… So how should Christians […]
“I Just Don’t Understand”. Why the “Gay Cake” Case was always about more than Cake
But it’s not really a lack of understanding. It’s a lack of empathy and an unwillingness to seek to understand. The Supreme Court were abundantly clear and not hard to understand at all:
There was another baker down the road who would gladly bake his cake.
Same-Sex Motions at Adelaide Synod
The Diocese of Adelaide has published its papers [pdf] for their upcoming synod, 19-21 October 2018. Before getting to the contentious stuff davidould.net notes that this is by far the best branded synod we’ve seen so far. We love the use of those primary colours and the clear fonts. Readers may not be so happy with what’s in the […]
Perth and Brisbane Synods End with Disappointment for Liberalisers
This last weekend saw synods in the dioceses of both Brisbane and Perth. Brisbane debated Dean Peter Catt’s motion to ask for blessings of same-sex marriages (as previously reported here). In what was as well-run debate, carefully moderated by Archbishop Phillip Aspinall, Catt’s motion was considered in an amended form that made what was at […]
Anglican Unscripted #440 – the Erotic Christ and other Australia things
Kevin and I discuss all the latest goings on in Australia.
Resolutions of Diocese of North West Australia uphold Biblical orthodoxy
The Anglican Diocese of North West Australia has just held it’s biennial synod at which the following motions were passed. Motion 2. The Anglican Church in Aotearoa and New Zealand Moved Revd Brian Fyffe, seconded Revd Frank Nicol. That, in view of the recent decision by the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia […]
And That Is What Some Of You Were … except in Melbourne
Melbourne diocese’s upcoming synod has a motion seeking to ban all reparative therapy for people experiencing same-sex attraction; the so-called “gay conversion therapy”. Here’s the full text of the motion: 21 Conversion Therapy That Synod a) acknowledges that all people are made in the image of God, regardless of sexuality or gender identity b) endorses […]
Melbourne Liberals Push for Same-Sex Blessings
In a move that can only be seen as open defiance against their diocesan bishop, the Primate of Australia Archbishop Philip Freier, liberals in Melbourne have put up a motion for their October synod seeking blessings of same-sex relationships. The wording of the motion is as follows: 10 Form of Blessing for Civil Marriages That […]
Brisbane Cathedral Pride Evensong Offers Prayers to “Erotic Christ”
Brisbane Cathedral has held a “Pride Evensong” this last Sunday where prayers addressed Jesus as “Erotic Christ”. The service, held as part of a wider “Pride” festival in Brisbane, is now an annual event at the Cathedral. The sermon was given by the Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Catt, who is currently advocating for the […]
