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Link Highlights - December 2016

Wednesday, 4 January 2017

| Ethos editor

Highlights of links to online news and opinion pieces for December 2016.

A Theology of Retirement?

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

| Paul Arnott

In contrast to the common understanding of retirement, the fourth quarter of your life may be the culmination of everything for which God has been preparing you.

Christmas: Decisions to enjoy

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

| Amanda Jackson

At Christmas, we're confronted with an array of options for doing good, which can be confusing and unsettling. God trusted us to make the generous, kind and godly decision.

Yingiya Mark Guyula MLA's first speech in NT Parliament

Monday, 5 December 2016

| Ethos editor

'I did not want to become a politician but we Yolngu have tried many ways of gaining recognition of Yolngu law, and none have worked.'

Link highlights - November 2016

Monday, 5 December 2016

| Ethos editor

Highlights of links to online news and opinion pieces for November 1st to 30th, 2016.

Film Review: Hacksaw Ridge

Friday, 11 November 2016

| Andrew Brown

This morality tale, based on a true story and with a fair presentation of Christianity, tackles the meaty ethical issues of war and pacifism, leaving the viewer with a lingering admiration for the central character.

Saint Lonelyhearts

Sunday, 6 November 2016

| Michael J. Lichens

While Mother Teresa worked amidst heart-breaking poverty, she found her own heart beaten down by interior struggles of doubt, pain, loneliness, and anxiety.

Marriage equality supporters' hope for a free conscience vote

Sunday, 6 November 2016

| Frank Brennan

All members of parliament should be given a free conscience vote on any bill amending the Marriage Act to include same sex marriage.

AFL's scheduled Good Friday match in 2017 another win for market, not for people

Sunday, 6 November 2016

| Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

Melbourne Bishop Philip Huggins has criticised a decision by AFL to stage a match on Good Friday next year, saying it was ‘another win for the market, not for people’.