Scripture
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Does the Bible give Israel divine rights over Palestinian land?
Genesis texts promising land to Abraham’s descendants are frequently cited to justify Israeli occupation. But modern biblical scholarship and Paul’s letter to the Romans challenge any claim that God permanently favours one people over another.
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Jesus never mandated celibacy — so why does the Church?
Most priests in the early Church were married, including the apostles Peter and Phillip. The shift toward mandatory celibacy grew from gnostic ideas and monastic movements, eventually becoming a flashpoint in the East West Schism of 1054.
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Noah floated above carnage by refusing to join it
While the flood consumed all flesh around him, Noah was insulated from the violence — not by walls or weapons, but by his refusal to participate in it. His survival is presented as a direct consequence of his uniquely righteous conduct amid a generation bent on mutual destruction.
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The forbidden tree and a troubling picture of God
Placing a forbidden tree in a garden created out of love raises hard questions about the nature of God. Read literally, the Genesis story portrays the Divine as setting a trap, then punishing all humanity when the trap is sprung.
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New Lectionary promises inclusive language
A new Lectionary in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand signifies a renewed commitment to ensure that Scripture is proclaimed with inclusivity, accessibility, and depth. It invites the faithful to recognise the living word as central to liturgy, identity, and mission.
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