Rod Benson, PhD

From the man who covers the Nobel peace Prize. #djt #confused #war #dod

Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing Meanjin, a mainstay of Australia's cultural landscape and the nation's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after Melbourne University Publishing decided to cease financial support.

The report that Melbourne University Publishing will stop publishing the lit mag #Meanjin is bad news for readers, writers, thinkers, dreamers, doers, publishers, and policymakers - and for citizens who have never heard of or read Meanjin.
#Auslit #litmags
www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...

#djt #wheresdonny #istrumpdead

#djt ##trekkie #redshirt

Nicaea and moral theology Rev Dr Rod Benson, General Secretary, NSW Ecumenical CouncilFifth Theology Symposium: Nicaea at 1700: A Council for the Ages?St Andrew’s College, Redfern, Sydney, 23 August 2025 Introduction In 191…

“The Creed comprises a firm foundation and a dynamic springboard for the practice of moral theology, calling the Church in all times and places to think and act in ways that reflect the glory of the triune God in a broken world.”
— from my address to the Symposium today (full transcript in link).

#djt #putin #diplomacy

#djt #putin #savvy

#djt #epstein #maga

#djt #maga

Evangelicals: "WE STAND WITH ISRAEL!"

Moses & all the prophets: "Okay. Here's what that means..."

—John G. Stackhouse, Jr
#justice #ethics #faith

#justice #ethics #faith

#Colbert #comedians #djt

On the cessation of John MacArthur John F. MacArthur, a stalwart defender of biblical inerrancy and “Lordship” salvation, died today. He was 86. A prominent U.S. evangelical pastor, Chancellor of The Master’s Seminary, a…

“MacArthur drew criticism focused on his doctrinal rigidity, advocacy of complementarianism, and poor handling of hot issues. His tone often lacked pastoral sensitivity. His repressive views on the leadership of women will be seen as culturally tone-deaf.” My post.

2. Absurdity is a hallmark of authoritarianism. It's not just that those who believe absurdities commit atrocities. It's also that those who endorse atrocities become absurd.
This is where Keir Starmer's government now finds itself.

1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵

I heard it’s twins!! Amazing!!

“Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.”

— A. Whitney Griswold

#usa #djt #fascism

I have not.
*dons research hat*

Australian politics. #auspol #lnp

Finally finished! This book has been my reading companion for 21 years. I began on 22 April 2004, reading 3-4 pages every few weeks, following up with readings by/about most of the 250 poets writing in English discussed by author Michael Schmidt. Some books deserve to be read slowly: this is one.

Ocean Beach, Umina. Photobomb #seagull.

Patonga, NSW #Australia