The Myth of an Infallible Bible
It is literally an article of faith for some Christians that the Bible is infallible. By that descriptor they are claiming at least two things: […]
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The Blight of Political and Religious Infallibility
Some three years ago, writing in The New York Times, Paul Krugman referred to ‘America’s epidemic of infallibility’. He gave instances: Mr. Trump’s pathological inability to accept responsibility […]
Working Towards A Vision for Australia
The experience of the Corona Virus has prompted a number of articles seeking to envisage the future dimensions of Australian society, industry, education – to […]
The Fear of The Online
While there are few good things to come out of a global pandemic, one positive is that more people are becoming online savvy. What was […]
Black Lives Matter to Jesus
For the better part of 3,000 years in the Jewish and Christian spiritual traditions, there have been those stressing the need for purity (often expressed through codes about sex and food) and those who focus on justice for the victims of structural evil.
A serious disconnect between political piety and bush fire reality
Recently, the spirited and heartfelt protest by Melinda Plesman revealed a serious disconnect in the Australian political and physical landscape. As SBS News reported: “Melinda […]
Male Headship, Power, Control and Domestic Violence
CHALLENGES FACING AUSTRALIAN ‘MALE-HEADSHIP CHURCHES’ Let the basic thesis be stated. “Male headship” is one of a number of planks undergirding the practice of domestic […]
Australia and Globalism: A Response To the Prime Minister’s Lowy Lecture
By The Rev’d Dr Noel Preston AM, Member of A Progressive Christian Voice On October 3, 2019, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, delivered a lecture […]
No Need for Religious Freedom Bill
MEDIA RELEASE Statement from the Rev Peter Catt, President of A Progressive Christian Voice Australia. “There is no need for a Religious Freedom Bill. There […]
Anzac Day Reflection
Anzac Day reflection from Rev Peter Catt and printed in the Brisbane Times. “The question I have been holding as I have re-read some of […]