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These two terms sound very similar, don’t they? Nothing could be further from the truth. Today I would like to explore their differences, as well as the danger of one and the importance of the other. Critical Theory Critical theory (CT) can be traced back [...]

by Ruth Burgess Is there a dark side to religious environmentalism? Between 6-18th November, the UN climate conference COP27 was held on the Sinai Peninsula in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. What may not be so well-known is that religious leaders from across the three monotheistic [...]

Does our oneness in Christ mean thinking exactly alike? A phrase you will find often in my writings is ‘we need to get the biblical balance right’. That is something all Christians always must strive for. It is all too easy to go off on [...]

Great Southland Revival, our latest book telling the story of Australia’s many revivals, has been sent to the printers this week! You are invited to join us for the online Prayer Launch this Wednesday, 23rd November, at 8 pm (AEDT), using this Zoom link. As [...]

The NT parliament is currently considering amending the Anti-Discrimination Act so as to end an existing provision that allows “religious educational institutions to discriminate against staff based on their sexuality”. This would mean people who do not share the beliefs or values of a faith-based [...]

As the dust starts to finally settle on COVID-19 -- and life begins to get back, at least somewhat, to ‘normal’ -- I’ve been reflecting on what has happened over the past couple of years. What are the lessons which we, especially Christians, need to [...]

Considering how to organise a nation with cohesive values that promote human flourishing, Wolfe puts forward a strong case for Christian nationalism. This is actually my third article on this volume, and I expect more will be forthcoming. Being a lengthy book with careful argumentation, [...]

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a Social Justice Warrior is ‘a person who expresses or promotes socially progressive views.’ The online Urban Dictionary offers a more substantial explanation: “A pejorative term for an individual who repeatedly and vehemently engages in arguments on social justice on the Internet, often [...]

The public arena is not neutral -- rival religions are competing for hegemony. We are told -- at least in theory -- that in the West all points of view are welcome, and they can be argued for in public forums. This may have been [...]

A recent survey commissioned by a coalition of Christian Schools in Australia found that support for religious freedom laws is rising. An overwhelming majority supported the rights of religious schools to employ staff who affirm their values. Over the past few years, religious freedom has [...]

Many people know what it is like to be a black sheep. Many families and communities will have some black sheep: those who are ostracised and vilified because they are considered to be a disgrace. Sometimes such treatment can be justified -- sometimes not. Of [...]

How would you define the religion of our modern Secular Age? While we might not be a formally religious culture anymore here in the West, everyone believes in something -- about life, meaning and purpose -- even the most secular of people. And so, what does [...]

A culture based only on feelings and sensations is a doomed culture. Civilisations used to be based in good measure on reason and mental and moral clarity, on rationality and common sense. Sadly, most of that has been swept away in the West and we [...]

An excellent exegesis of how Scripture speaks to us of the conditions in which revival may flourish, as well as what may impede the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Amongst many conservative Protestants today -- be they Reformed, Evangelical or even Pentecostal [...]

Kurt and Warwick’s new book on Australian revivals is due for release later this month. Australia is a nation forged in the furnace of revival. After taking a year to research Australia’s spiritual awakenings, this is the inescapable conclusion we have come to. Warwick and [...]

In 1976, American psychiatrist Karl Menninger gave an unintentional treatise on how concealed sin is killing the West. He declared, ‘We have lost our sense of history.’ With it, the West has lost any ‘sense of morality’, sin, responsibility, identity, and moral integrity. Sensing Truth [...]

Governmental bodies that enforce phrases which suggest that men can become pregnant, are forcing everyone to accept transgender ideology, a warped view of reality. The overturning of Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves around the world and saw pro-choice advocates in Australia stage protests demanding greater [...]

Joy is an essential ingredient for revival -- but what exactly is this quality, this gift of the Holy Spirit? We turn to Scripture and church history to see how followers of Christ have exhibited true joy, even while enduring great suffering and persecution. When [...]

Adopt a frontier people group in prayer, and see the Holy Spirit work glorious wonders in their lives! Let us lift up our brothers and sisters to the Lord, that they may come to know and love Him. Christ gave us the mission to pray [...]

Just what does it take for the people of God to rise up and proclaim, “You shall go no further!” 1 Samuel 17 recounts the story of David and Goliath. It is one of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament. The church of [...]