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Two cheers for techno-optimism, but beware the dangers of techno-enthusiasm

“As well as naïve, the techno-enthusiasm I have described is inadequate because it rests on an incomplete view about the nature of humanity and our place in creation. The implicit ‘naturalist’ worldview of the techno-enthusiast is one that leaves out a transcendental framework, which undergirds our concepts of the common good and human responsibility,” says Provincial Clergy Conference speaker, The Rev’d Dr Chris Mulherin

Bishop John Roundhill was joined by Archbishop Jeremy and border collie Paddy, Aunty Dr Rose Elu, The Rev’d Nicki Colledge, The Rev’d Canon Selina McMahon, The Rev’d Dr Gemma Dashwood and other community members on Easter Eve during his 2024 Holy Week pilgrimage
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Holy Week 2024 pilgrimage: a photo essay

Check out Bishop John Roundhill’s Holy Week photo essay, which shows many of the people he walked, prayed and ate with during his week-long Holy Week pilgrimage, which covered over 170km across Brisbane, Redland Bay, Logan and the Gold Coast
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Why everyone should care about aged care reform

“You might be asking — why should I care about aged care or aged care reform? When I asked two of Anglicare’s aged care leaders this question, the following is what they shared,” says Dr Stephen Harrison, Director of Mission, Research and Advocacy at Anglicare Southern Queensland

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Artificial intelligence: benefits and drawbacks

“In the future AI will be used to automate more tasks as organisations seek to improve services and reduce costs. However, there will be many repercussions that impact workers, privacy, safety, security and property rights. As a result, legal protection of rights will require new laws as governments work through the complex issues raised by increasing AI usage and applications,” says Karen Higgins from The Parish of Freshwater

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What can we learn about mission from one of the world’s most successful religious orders?

“Being sent out in mission does not necessarily mean going somewhere far away. If God’s mission has placed you right where you are at this moment, how could mission bring hope, healing and the flourishing of life into the communities where you find yourself?” asks Brad Chapman, Missioner for the Anglican Board of Mission and Provincial Clergy Conference speaker

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"In politics the tail often wags the dog"

“Canadians are incredibly gracious drivers. Even those who drive the most ridiculously large utes stop on a dime to let people cross the road — even in places where there is no pedestrian crossing. Italian traffic looks to be incredibly chaotic. It in fact operates under two very important rules that are obeyed to the letter: 1. Go as fast as you can. 2. Do not hit anybody,” says The Very Rev’d Dr Peter Catt

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“Holding my mala (hand), Nguma would guide me”

“Through Nguma’s teaching I have learnt that no matter what trials I face, I can always find joy in my heart through my connection with God, as written in scripture,” says MaMu woman and Christian Phyllis Marsh from WestMAC, who will be speaking at this year’s Provincial Clergy Conference

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