Opinions and Actions
A place to talk about the big issues
Members of our congregation write about current affairs, politics, theology, the Bible, social justice, everyday human rights and church. How do we respond with faith, and what hope can we offer?
Empty Land? Stolen Land!!
Jim remembers his visit to Palestine and thinks about dispossession in Australia as well.
Mystery
Bruce reflects on music, nature and the spiritual mystery of sublime beauty which enriches our lives.
Called to care for creation
Kathy sees God at work as she works with others to collect litter and experiences the hope of shared action.
Forgiveness
Loraine wrestles with the notion as she sees extraordinary examples of forgiveness from grieving parents.
Gnats and camels
Dr Loraine Holley challenges Australian bishops on their bioethics and other ‘moral’ outcries.
Enough, or never enough?
Jim unpacks the ethics of greed, and challenges us to live simply.
Film review: “For Sama”
Loraine reviews the film made by a young Syrian woman who documented her life from a comfortable suburb to a refugee camp.
‘Nobody is an island’
Sandra remembers a meaningful passage from a book she’s had since 1979.
Juukan Gorge: a very sorry Sorry Day
John highlights two events from this week that demonstrate systemic injustice towards indigenous people in Australia.