Red Twin is doing a course on feminism in Islam at MST. I’m disappointed I can’t go but she’s filling me in on what she’s learning. Thinking about their own viewpoint, on the first day, students were sent home to ask people the question ‘Is the patriarchy of the Bible […]
As I come to the end of my time at Ridley, I’ve been doing some reflecting on whether, given my time over again, I’d make the same decision and choose Ridley again.
Arthur’s post about Christian belief vs. practice raised a discussion about how we understand belonging to a church community. It got me thinking about why I’ve persisted with church. Here’s one reason I’m part of a church: for the inconvenience.
I came across The Scar Project over at The Hairpin. It’s a collection of photos of young breast cancer survivors shot by fashion photographer David Jay. They’re pretty confronting to look at. It’s a devastating issue.
Here’s my top tip for evangelism: it takes 2 years before you have a decent conversation. At least for average joannas like me, who don’t see themselves as particularly gifted in evangelism. I normally try to introduce the fact that I’m a Christian pretty early on in a relationship – […]
On the eve of the 2011 Australian national census, we religious types are interested in the proper recognition of our communities. Some Muslims are talking about about the under-representation of their communities. However, Christians like me are concerned about being over-represented.
Here, in its latest retelling, is the real reality, the great story, the story of God and us. And don’t you just love an English accent? Enjoy, and share your thoughts! (Via Robin Parry.)
Meet Jesus at uni 