Articles
Australia and the Nuclear Ban Treaty by Peter Hooton (first published in The Interpreter, The Lowy Institute)
08 Jul 2022 | Author: Dt Peter Hooton | Theme: Civil society and politics; Public theology and ethics
If disarmament is to be truly realistic, the world needs to change the conversation about nuclear weapons.
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Prayerful and Practical Support for Sri Lanka by Bishop Philip Huggins
01 Jul 2022 | Author: | Theme: Civil society and politics; Leadership and institutions
Bishop Huggins delivered this reflection at the Jerusan Healing Ministry – Prayer Wail for Sri Lanka on 25 June 2022.
In Luke 9:11-17, we see Jesus heal those who need to be healed. Then, after His teaching and healing ministry, given that the day was drawing to a close, we see Jesus responding to people’s physical needs- ensuring the five thousand have the food they need before returning to their homes and villages.
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Pacific labour mobility and the existential threat of climate change by Peter Hooton (first published in The Interpreter, The Lowy Institute)
24 Jun 2022 | Author: Dr Peter Hooton | Theme: Civil society and politics; Public theology and ethics
The consolidation of Australia’s identity as an Asia-Pacific nation is a work in progress. It is as a consistently attentive and engaged Asia-Pacific nation – rather than as a US ally or a European outpost – that Australia will fit in most comfortably with its neighbours and be of most service to its friends further afield. However, in the Pacific, Canberra’s fossil-fuelled failure to take seriously its domestic and international responsibilities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions – in the face of the grave threat posed to Pacific island states by global warming – has done enormous damage to Australia’s standing.
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The call to be a unifying influence: some synergies and suggestions by Philip Huggins
08 Jun 2022 | Author: Bishop Philip Huggins | Theme: Public theology and ethics; Leadership and institutions
In recent days I have been drawn to pray that President Putin would have an encounter with the Risen Jesus, like what happened to Saul on the road to Damascus.
Reflecting on this, it seems congruent with the desperation felt by many of us as the invasion of Ukraine causes so much suffering and spreads such fear across the globe. Offering this prayer, I have also been drawn to reflect on God’s action, times past, as regards the renewal of hope through peacemakers with a unifying intention.
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Being a Unifying Influence by Bishop Peter Huggins
25 May 2022 | Author: Bishop Philip Huggins | Theme: Civil society and politics; Religions and dialogue
Today's It is good to hear our new Prime Minister speak of bringing people together and pledging to end unhelpful divisions.
This very intention is helpful.
As the saintly Founder of the Taize Community ,Brother Roger, conveys ’the constant search for unity harmonises the human being: it provides thought with deeds and being with action..”
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