Storming the Atheist Ethic

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Here is a point missed by most people, and by some intentionally: Ethics is not inherently, nor necessarily, secular (i.e. non-religious).

I Just Want To Be A Sheep

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Summary: Can we let go of our claims of intelligence and self-sufficiency long enough to discover life abundant, free and eternal?

Scripture focus: John 10:11–16; Psalm 23

Date: Sunday, 25 April 2010 (St John’s Sutherland, 7pm)

To See Or Not To See

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Summary: What will it take for us to believe Jesus and, when we do, what will we do with that information?

Scripture focus: John 20:19–31

Date: Sunday, 11 April 2010 (St John’s Sutherland)

An SRE Lesson on Ethics

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Ethics, that even the kids of a year 5-6 Special Religious Education class can understand.

Why the National Curriculum Must Include the Bible

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Scott Monk, in this month’s edition of Quadrant Online, has written a most excellent article which tastefully, but forcefully, outlines why it is important to maintain reference to the Bible, its stories and its values in the public education of our nation’s children.

On Promoting SRE At the Expense of its Credibility

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It seems as though the reactionary wing of the Christian church in Australia is up in arms again, fighting for rights that it may or may not have, while ignoring its defence of privileges it needs to constantly earn.

Jesus’ Resurrection

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Summary: There is more than enough evidence to support believing in Jesus’ physical resurrection. But will this be enough for us? Is it enough for Jesus?

Scripture focus: John 20:1-18

Date: Easter Sunday, 4 April 2010 (St John’s Sutherland, 7pm)

A Revelation to Israel

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Summary: What is the “abundant life” that Jesus promised and how is it exemplified in Joseph’s revelation of himself to his family?

Scripture focus: Genesis 43:26-34; 45:1–15

Date: Sunday, 21 March 2010 (St. John’s Sutherland, 9:45am service)