Tag Archives: Governor-General

More On Salvation Army Funding Sources (Or: Purifying Tainted Money)

[Note: This is not an article about the pros and cons of the alcohol and gaming industries. It is only about the Salvation Army’s position on them.] The Salvation Army in Australia appears to be resolutely hypocritical about what it … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on More On Salvation Army Funding Sources (Or: Purifying Tainted Money)

On the Eve of Battle (Or: It’s ON!)

At almost 12 months since the Royal Commission was announced by former Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, public hearings will commence tomorrow. The battle will begin. As churches sharpen their financial swords, others sharpen their pens. There will be much comment, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on On the Eve of Battle (Or: It’s ON!)

The Primate (Or: Oil Floats Too)

Phillip Aspinall is the Primate of Australia for the Anglican church ( formerly the Church of England ). Before that he was, and still is, the Archbishop of Brisbane. When he was appointed to this position, because Peter Hollingworth had … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Primate (Or: Oil Floats Too)

The Anglicans, Round One (Or: His Grace Falls from Grace)

[For the sake of transparency, it is necessary to point out that this author was subject to abuse in the St George’s Orphanage in Rockhampton, which was operated by the Anglican Church. Despite supporting material from many people, including a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Anglicans, Round One (Or: His Grace Falls from Grace)