Happy Australian Federal Election Day! I thought I’d share a few snippets of other posts I’ve been reading related to a number of political hot topics. Regardless of what happens later today; it is incredible to live in a country where it’s very, very, very unlikely that there will be any riots or other post election loss mayhem. Remember last Federal election resulting in a hung parliament? Remember the anarchy that broke out during the 10 (give or take) days that we didn’t have a government? Nup. Me neither. Whoever wins, I’ll be praying for “all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:2). Feel free to interact with the mash in the comments.
>> Shellfish, slavery and same-sex marriage: How not to read the Bible
I have and linked to a number of articles and written my own brief response to Kevin Rudd’s appearance on Q&A earlier in the week. This article by the new Anglican Archbishop of Sydney – Glenn Davies – is excellent in how to read the bible in context.
>> Why the “Rudd as Theologian” Affair Is So Important. And so Dangerous.
David Ould has linked to a second video from Rudd on the Bible. Here is a quote from Ould’s post: “More importantly still we should note the increasing contempt with which he speaks about the Bible. This is not simply Rudd saying that certain sections of the Bible ought to be discarded, this is Rudd communicating in tone and manner (whether he likes it or not) that the Bible itself is ridiculous and that those who hold to a consistent view of the Bible are ridiculous.”
