Sydney Christians offer prayers, in confusion and distress
14 April 2024 Christians in Sydney have grieved the deaths of six people in a stabbing attack at Bondi Junction. Sydney faith leaders have published prayers asking for God’s comfort as the city mourns the attack. Six people were fatally stabbed at a Bondi Junction shopping centre on Saturday, while at least 12 others were […]
Farsi service to meet ‘huge need’ in inner Melbourne
Elspeth Kernebone 1 April 2024 Nearly 85 people attended the launch of a new Farsi and Turkish-focussed ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral, coinciding with the Persian new year. The ministry will seek to reach students from Iran and Turkey living in the city centre, as well as ministering to travellers and others from non-English speaking backgrounds. […]
In our peace and privilege we need reminding that we too face mortality
I always find the liturgy of the Ash Wednesday Eucharist very moving. This day, when we commence our journey of Lent is marked by readings that call us to be attentive to the integration of our faith and the actions of our life.
Time will judge AI’s ethical implications
Most Christians view technology as neither good nor bad, but believe it is a technology’s purpose and application that determines its ethical implications.
Tintern Grammar 2025 Scholarships – Close 12 September
A Scholarship to Tintern opens diverse and challenging opportunities for the holder, providing breadth and depth to their education and develops leadership within the Tintern community.
A richer alternative to polarised debates
In an age of catchy, one-word book titles, a book called Biblical Critical Theory may not be the first I’d pick up to browse at the book stall. But if there’s danger in judging a book by its cover, we can extend this to its title.
Some Christians believe technology can ‘fix’ us. Scripture differs
For transhumanists, normal human functioning is an arbitrary limit writes Chris Mulherin.
‘Are you playing God?’: sci-fi meets reality at Christian science conference
If you could mutate your DNA, could you get super strength?
If you could change your genes, could you develop a genius intellect?
You can’t give yourself superpowers, but advancements in genetic technology are making these kinds of questions less fantastical.
Why even at work, we live in God’s kingdom
Jesus taught his followers to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done.” So, what does this mean for believing scientists today?
May the vision of Jubilee inform our prayers
The Bible gives us the wonderful vision of Jubilee as an extrapolation of the principle of Sabbath.
