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The ABC had the following article online today which I found interesting.
Young Australians attracted to ’spiritual aerobics‘A survey shows that new and emerging churches are popular with young Australians and that ‘nature religions’ and Scientology are growing strongly.
The survey was published in Professor Gary Bouma’s book, Australian Soul: Religion and Spirituality in the Twenty-First Century.
Professor [...]
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Fantastic post from Sam Metcalf over at UnderTheIceberg. This makes a lot of sense to me, he seems to spell out my experience of many wealthier churches who seek to engage with mission.
Dangling money in front of desparately poor people is very hazardous. it is generally safer and more effective to send loving workers [...]
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hmmmmm … so it’s been a while.
I’ve been on holidays in Queensland for some of the time, at a family funeral, getting my hair dreaded, partying at a Buck’s do, doing some schoolwork, reading some books, hanging out with the locals, being a groomsman in a wedding and just generally having a good time of [...]
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