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Who Is My Brother?
Is it appropriate for me to refer to my Islamic friends as my ‘brothers’ and ‘sisters’ or should I reserve this language for fellow Christians? Is it only right to exclude some people from ‘the family’? What does that New … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Bible, Brother, community, faith, membership, New Testament
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Sheikh Hilaly Had a Point!
Sheikh Hilaly had a Point! (or “if you’ve got a right to walk around topless, I’ve got a right to look”) In October 2008, Sheikh Al-Hilaly, the mufti of Australia, got himself in a lot of trouble over comments made in … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Australian society, Australian women, community, doesn, Islamic dress code, logic, sense, Sheikh Al-Hilaly, Sheikh Hilaly, society
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Love & Marriage – and why the former is not enough for the latter
“To the unmarried and to the widows I say that it is well for them to remain single as I do.” (1 Corinthians 7:8) The immortal words of St. Paul, who quite possibly had experienced the pain of separation and … Continue reading
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Tagged church, community, institution of marriage, Marriages, men and women, monogamy, sexual needs, society
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The Ancient Welsh Art of Lap Goch and the American Presidency
A chilling sight – a squad of Lap Gochi, called in to quell a riot in the remote village of Abergavenny, form battle lines before beginning their subjugation of the town. A mysteriously familiar-looking squad leader (front-left) is signalling his … Continue reading
Posted in Fight Stuff
Tagged American, Ancient Welsh Art of Lap Goch, art, community, form, Goch, Lap Goch, Lap Gochi
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The institution of Marriage – a Sermon on 1 Samuel 1
‘Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ‘my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons: Old Testament
Tagged answer, benefit, community, Elkanah, institution, institution of marriage, Israelites, society
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Pastor Keeps Eye on the True Prize – Southern Cross, September 96
In an arena full of ego and machismo, the Rev David Smith, rector of Holy Trinitv, Dulwich Hill cuts a different figure. On August 24 he calmly strapped on his gloves to fight Marcus Lennon for the New South Wales … Continue reading
Posted in Press Clippings
Tagged centre, church, community, Dave Gurleyen, fight, Mr Smith, Parramatta Masonic Club, Rev David Smith, ring, Southern Cross
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Why a priest sees beauty in the ring – The Daily Telegraph December 3rd, 1998
by Jeff Wells If I want an opinion on the banning of boxing for kids I won’t go to a bleeding heart, yuppie, politician, or combination of any of them. I go to the man. I go to The Man’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Anglican priest, Australian Medical Association, community, Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, fight, priest, ring, street
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Forging Friendships to Cross Cultural Divides – The Torch December 7th, 2005
IT WAS a 1970s chart hit but now the song title ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends’ has been attached to a multicultural dinner designed to dispel some myths and strengthen ties between Muslims and non-Muslims. The ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends’ dinner will be … Continue reading
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Tagged church, community, Father Dave, Father Dave Smith, Forging, Holy Trinity Church, Islamic, multicultural dinner, the Torch, Trinity
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