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Many in the elite class in Judea, saw Jesus as a threat to their social customs and standing. They saw Him a danger to their established Temple practises. They organised His crucifixion. Lord Macleod, of the Iona Community in Scotland wrote: Jesus was not crucified in a cathedral between two candles, but on a Cross [...]

Jesus demonstrated radical social change through acceptance of women and their contribution to God’s work. He demonstrated egalitarianism in table fellowship by inviting all to sit and eat with Him. He refused to become a village patron, instead as a wandering preacher and healer He went to all.

This social ethic is a reason for the [...]

Mary spoke just after the conception of Jesus, of the revolutionary impact her Christ-child would have. Her song of praise during her pregnancy is called the Magnificat from the first word in the Latin translation. This is a parallel with the song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2:1-10). Mary shared the same feelings as Hannah who [...]

The Church in Australia has always been involved in politics. Shortly after the English began our nation as a European penal settlement, the Church of England became involved with the first legislative support to the Governor. The Church of England became closely associated with the conservative parties, both urban and rural.

As most convicts were Irish [...]