Category Archives: Social Comment

Social Comment

A plea to the Premier

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Father Dave

I was reminded by the Hebrew Bible reading we had last Sunday (from 2 Samuel 12) that, in the days of old, God would send prophets to speak to the rulers of the people, to remind them that they are … Continue reading →

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We used to think it noble to sacrifice lives to preserve our freedom. Now we sacrifice our freedom to preserve lives

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Father Dave

“Perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18) Once upon a time we would go to war, believing that it was worth sacrificing millions of lives, if necessary, to maintain our freedom. Now we do exactly the opposite. We … Continue reading →

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A critique of American Human Rights

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Father Dave

My thanks to Dr Yahya Jahangiri for the kind invitation to speak at this conference, organised by Tehran University in Iran.  I participated  via  the live  stream  on  June  30,  2021 It is a privilege to be invited to speak … Continue reading →

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Sheikh Nimr is greatly missed – Khamenei.ir interviews Father Dave

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Father Dave

It has been my privilege to appear a number of times now in Iranian publications. Not many Australian priests can make this boast, and the reason I am selected so regularly as an Australian Christian voice is quite simple – nobody else … Continue reading →

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Why take a team of boxers to Syria?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Father Dave

The Imam Husain Islamic Centre in Earlwood invited me to speak to their community about my up-coming mission to Syria on February 28th, 2015. It was a great night. We screened our ‘Boxers for Peace’ video, after which I offered the brief remarks reprinted … Continue reading →

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Address to Marrickville Council supporting the Development Application for the new Holy Trinity Hall complex

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Father Dave

The following address was given by Father Dave to Marrickville Council on May 13th, 2014, in support of the Development Application of Holy Trinity Dulwich Hill for a new hall complex. The old hall, which was originally a church building … Continue reading →

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