Exploring Indigenous Perspectives on Whether a Christian Minority Should Dictate Rules in Australia
The Christian minority should not dictate society's rules in a pluralistic nation such as Australia.
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June 2, 2025
The Moral Imperative of the Gaza Crisis: A Humanist, Talmudic and Islamic Ethical Perspective
A humanist view of the conflict in Gaza.
May 31, 2025
Weaponisation of the “White Genocide” Fallacy in South Africa by a Cynical Trump
The fallacy of "white genocide" is being leveraged by Trump to debase South Africa's ICJ advocacy for Gazans, embedding cynicism into the legal discourse and definition.
May 25, 2025
Letters patent for establishing the province of South Australia. (Source: https://sahistoryhub.history.sa.gov.au/subjects/letters-patent/)
Assimilation / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda / Racism / Religion / Respect / South Australia / Uncategorized / White Australia
Kaurna Cultural Resistance and the Beast Folk’s Law: A Comparative Study of Assimilation, Identity, and Defiance
The attitudes expressed by South Australia's Governor, George Gawler in 1838 reflect parallels with those in "The Island of Dr Moreau".
April 17, 2025
Babet’s Misaligned Christianity with its Hebrew Roots and Gospel Legacy
Ralph Babet expounds a Christian ideal without full consideration of the origins or tenets of his own faith.
April 9, 2025
When Religion Gets Hijacked: A Spiritual Perspective
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
March 8, 2025
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide / Human Rights / Racism / Religion / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
The Legacy of Auschwitz: 80th Anniversary Commemoration, Memory and the Lessons of History
We must confront the challenges posed by contemporary populism and hate speech.
January 27, 2025
Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Religion / Shared humanity / Uncategorized / Xenophobia
The Importance of Israel’s Existence: Historical Roots and Modern-Day Antisemitism
Centuries of persecution underscore the necessity for a safe haven for Jews that also acknowledges Palestinians through a two-state solution.
January 16, 2025
Accountability / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide by stealth / Government / Human Rights / Propaganda / Racism / Religion / Shared humanity
Faith, Regret, and Redemption: The Journey of Martin Niemöller
Abstract This paper explores the complex journey of Martin Niemöller, a German Lutheran pastor whose initial support for Adolf Hitler transformed into profound regret and opposition to the Nazi regime.…
December 29, 2024
Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance
Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the baptism of the grandchild of one of my earliest clients. This occasion was not merely a ceremonial rite of passage but a…
September 29, 2024
No religion
Envisioning a world without the constraints of religion opens up possibilities for a more harmonious existence.
September 27, 2024
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Refugee Policy / Refugees / Religion / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
#WalkTogether to end #racism
The sign says it all. Since when should people need to rally to welcome others, to offer a helping hand? The annual #Walktogether held in both capital cities and regional…
October 26, 2014
Accountability / Assimilation / Corruption / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality of opportunity / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Racism / Religion / Respect / Shared humanity
There is a dream dreaming us
The spiritual journey requires that we accept responsibility for our actions and live the life we aspire to.
May 31, 2013
Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Religion / Respect / Shared humanity / Xenophobia
Die Religion … ist das Opium des Volkes
Whatever you say, don’t say it tice If you find your ideas in anyone else, disown them The man who hasn’t signed anything, who has left no picture Who was…
May 25, 2013
Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / Racism / Refugees / Religion / Shared humanity / Terrorism / Xenophobia
Fatima, Australian of my year
She is a very beautiful young woman, quiet, reserved, cautious and courteous. Her parents have sent her to Australia to undertake tertiary studies, full fee paying tertiary studies. She has…
January 26, 2013
Accountability / Afghanistan / Corruption / Culture / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Law Enforcement / Racism / Religion / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / Terrorism / Xenophobia
El-Masri v The Former Yugolsav Republic of Macedonia
With the Inauguration of President Obama for his second term fast approaching (20 January, 2013) it is worth considering just how far the United States and indeed the West has…
January 7, 2013
Asia-Pacific / Australian Aborigines / Disability / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Indonesia / Pacific Neighbours / PNG / Queensland / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Religion / Respect / Shared humanity / Solomon Islands / United Nations / Vanuatu / West Papua / Xenophobia
Promises and passages – it’s all an illusion
Promises and passage, that what’s they were sold. A truth not realized, the loss of all that was family and home. The South Sea Islanders who came to Australia…
December 8, 2012
Assimilation / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / First Nations/Indigenous / Genocide by stealth / Human Rights / Law / Northern Territory Intervention / Racial Discrimination Act / Religion / Rule of Law / White Australia
Legum servi sumus ut liberi esse possimus
Words Like Freedom There are words like Freedom Sweet and wonderful to say. On my heart strings freedom sings All day everyday. There are words like Liberty That almost make…
December 4, 2012
Corruption / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Former Commissioner / Fred Martens / Human Rights / Julian Moti / Justice / Racism / Religion / Rule of Law / Sexism / Shared humanity
Right versus religion
Last week one comment on twitter to some of the Blak and Black crew resulted in considerable discussion about the underlying intent of this wee blog. The commenter, apparently thinking…
November 21, 2012