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Pros and cons and caveats of federal religious discrimination bill

Patrick J. ByrneDec 1, 20215 min read

The Federal Government has finally released the text of its Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (the RDB). The RDB passed its first and second readings in the House of Representatives and has been sent to a committee to report early in the new year. It comes after the Government promises to protect religious freedom in the wake of the legalisation of same-sex and transgender…

Film Review – Waiting for doomsday? Sheer futility

Symeon ThompsonDec 1, 20215 min read

Another year has come to an end. Another step closer to the grave for humanity. The Doomsday Clock ticks closer to midnight. The drums of war beat and chaos seems to dance in the streets. If you listen to the news, be it mainstream or alternative, you might think this is the state of things and there is no hope. If you listen…

Christmas: The great transcendental reset

Patrick J. ByrneDec 1, 20215 min read

The birth of Christ marked the great transcendental reset of human history, adding a new spiritual dimension to the cosmos. While there have been endless variations in the representation and celebration of the events of Christmas in plays, great artworks and music, three things remain constant. After the God before Whom even the gentiles were humbled, comes Christ, the suffering Lamb of God.…

Can Morrison pull off a second election miracle?

Mystery Canberra CorrespondentDec 1, 20214 min read

The federal election is now likely to be held in either April or May of next year, with polls and betting markets suggesting that Labor will go into the campaign as clear favourites. Given that Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has spent the current term of Parliament deliberately avoiding the limelight, including holding off on announcing any major new policies, it is surprising that…