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I am a Christian, husband and father.
I am senior pastor of Berwick Anglican Church, in the south eastern growth corridor of Melbourne. I am ordained in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.
I studied theology at Ridley Melbourne.
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Category Archives: Apologetics
Dawkins on the Meaninglessness of the Universe
Found this great discussion and Dawkins reference from big bad Bill’s website: If life is simply about survival, and the replication of genes, then things like morality in general and truth-telling in particular seem quite out of place. As an … Continue reading
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Manhood “Movies” #2 – IT Crowd
It’s not a movie, but it asks questions about masculinity and is hilarious: IT Crowd – Series 3 – Episode 2 – “Are We Not Men?”
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Solzhenitsyn – A World Split Apart
This man was a prophet – this speech to Harvard graduates in 1978 is a powerful condemnation of Western pride in the middle of the cold war. His commentary on materialistic self-destruction seems even more apt 30 years later. His … Continue reading
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Barnabas Fund – Prayer Focus Update May 2009
OIC – MUSLIM STATES CONSIDER INDEPENDENT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION UZBEKISTAN – PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS EXPERIENCE A FRESH WAVE OF SEARCHES AND ARRESTS EGYPT – FIRST CONVERSION CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO A CHRISTIAN CONVERT TAJIKISTAN – NEW RELIGION LAW THREATENS FURTHER PERSECUTION IRAN … Continue reading
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Dawkins’ debating methods
Some observations on Dawkins’ shiftiness… The way he chose to defend himself, through insults and sneers which tried to cover his tracks as he attempted to retreat from what he had said, furthermore merely emphasised his notable reluctance to address … Continue reading
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Manhood Movies: Gran Turino
Gran Turino is one of the great ‘manhood’ movies of recent years. It raises all the right questions – and points you to the cross of Jesus Christ. All beautifully told.
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21 Reasons Why Gender Matters
This is an Australian document summarising evidence based research on health valuing of gender complementarity and unhealthy risks of non-biblical lifestyles. I have physical copies if anyone wants one. http://www.gendermatters.org.au
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Collision Movie: Christopher Hitchens vs. Doug Wilson
I’m really looking forward to this documentary of the book tour and debates between Hitchens and Wilson. I loved the written debate they had in CT, now available in book form. I have a huge amount of respect and praise … Continue reading
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An argument I had about Christianity with a Tasmanian gardener
Context: Ridley Evangelistic Mission Team in Tasmania, during 2002. Doorknocking the local area with a survey about peoples beliefs and views. U = us (myself and fellow Ridley College student). H = him (early retiree age man). This dialogue is … Continue reading
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“What if?”: GFC and the End of Consumerism
This is a “what if?” post – I am not an economist nor the son of an economist: What if the global financial crisis is the beginning of the end of Western consumerism? All idolatries are self-destructive ultimately. We should … Continue reading
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Questions posed to heaven in Victorian Bushfires | Herald Sun
Ridley graduate and vicar of Healesville, Tim Anderson, has put together a great piece for the Herald Sun: I was so proud of my church members who returned to the wreckage of their burned houses bringing food for any wild … Continue reading
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5th October Prayer and Protest Rally, Parliament House, Melbourne
The whole family and a bunch of people from church went to the prayer and protest rally for the murderous proposed abortion bill. I reckon about 4000+ people there. There were more than you can see just on these photos, … Continue reading
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A review of There Is a God. By Antony Flew. » Bill Muehlenberg’s CultureWatch
Theism. In 2004 the atheist world was rocked by the news of one of the most important defections from its ranks in recent times. The world’s leading atheist, Antony Flew, announced that he was no longer an atheist, but a … Continue reading
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Greek New Testament Manuscripts Discovered in Albania
Yes I’m a fan of the Greek New Testament and textual criticism (what pastor isn’t?), this was an exciting read… Thus, Tirana was housing at least seventeen manuscripts unknown to western scholarship and as many as thirty-four! Since the dawn … Continue reading
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Lateline – 20/02/2008: Gay marriage debate – Tony Jones talks to Jim Wallace and Bob Brown
Well spoken, Jim Wallace. Lateline – 20/02/2008: Gay marriage debate – Tony Jones talks to Jim Wallace and Bob Brown
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Do Christians Have a Worldview?
There is some important work being done over at the Gospel Coalition. A particular work I recommend is the very good article by Graham Cole: “Do Christians Have a Worldview?” There are many different topics and hobby horses bandied about … Continue reading
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Neo-natal specialist recognised in Australia day honours list – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Professor Yu’s dedication in the field of neo-natal medicine and his services to religion in his capacity as an Anglican Deacon has earned him the title of Member of the Order of Australia, in this year’s Australia Day honours. Congratulations … Continue reading
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Tischendorf and the Codex Siniatius Discovery in 1860
Constantine Tischendorf was an “Indiana Jones” style searcher for treasures of ancient Biblical manuscripts. He was passionate about finding better copies of the Bible about making them available to the church – he devoted his life to traveling the world … Continue reading
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