The Sanctification of the Secular: Donald Trump, Jesus and the Right-Wing Religious Imaginary
Politicising faith to deify Trump corrupts the basis of true Christianity, ignoring the compassion and truth preached by Jesus.
Politicising faith to deify Trump corrupts the basis of true Christianity, ignoring the compassion and truth preached by Jesus.
Why do people snarl and spit At Islam, at faith itself, in dread? Whisper fear of crescent-lit Night, while candles for saints are fed. Why fixate, with blaming eyes, On…
Western civilisation is a blend of multiple cultures, lending it the vibrancy and dialogue necessary for any interconnected world.
They came with sails of certainty, Salt winds singing of elsewhere gods, Boots heavy on dreaming lands. A cross in hand—a spear of wood – Beneath its shadow, stories dimmed…
Redefining national identity to include people of diverse backgrounds will bolster social cohesion to overcome democratic divisions.
Australians should work toward building social cohesion and strengthening our multicultural bonds.
Guarding against the misuse of the Last Emperor narrative can prevent conflict and destruction in the future.
The Christian minority should not dictate society's rules in a pluralistic nation such as Australia.
A humanist view of the conflict in Gaza.
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.
AFP cracking down on antisemitism is important, but so is addressing the ongoing racism experienced by Indigenous people.
The attitudes expressed by South Australia's Governor, George Gawler in 1838 reflect parallels with those in "The Island of Dr Moreau".
Ralph Babet expounds a Christian ideal without full consideration of the origins or tenets of his own faith.
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
We must confront the challenges posed by contemporary populism and hate speech.
Centuries of persecution underscore the necessity for a safe haven for Jews that also acknowledges Palestinians through a two-state solution.
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.…
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…
Envisioning a world without the constraints of religion opens up possibilities for a more harmonious existence.
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…