On Christianity TL;DR

On Christianity TL;DR

by | Jun 24, 2021 | Life

I wrote a piece titled On Christianity and other important ways I understand the world, and when it was done it came to five and a half thousand words; quite a read. This thing is though: I’ve read it a few times now since I first wrote it nearly two years ago, and I...
It’s complicated. But don’t look away

It’s complicated. But don’t look away

by | Sep 16, 2018 | Life

I wrote this on 26 January this year as I reflected on how different parts of our Australian community might and do remember the events signified by 26 January 1788. It seems to me that I have a lot to learn. Things I was not taught at school. Things my white...
The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War

by | Apr 22, 2018 | Life

I wrote this on 15 April after waking up to news that the US, UK and France had bombed Syria, an action unjustified, likely illegal, of dubious purpose, of highly questionable morality and most assuredly something that they would never accept against their own...
That time God died (re-visited)

That time God died (re-visited)

by | Apr 1, 2018 | Life

This is a repost of a poem that I wrote last year. As I reflect this Easter on the nature and character of God, and of his son Jesus, it seems just as poignant and real as it was when I first wrote it. For me anyway. It reflects where I am on my spiritual journey and...