[notice]By Mike Pothier — Research Co-ordinator[/notice] Originally published in Response, June 17, 2015 — SA Catholic Bishops Conference Parliamentary Liaison Office There may be some validity to the argument that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has shown a bias against prominent African figures by focusing its prosecutorial efforts on warlords, […]
Opinion
Youth month: substance or symbolism?
We are now well into the month of June, a month known on these shores as ‘Youth Month.’ I want to use this space to look at the efficacy of dedicating this month to youth and to ask the question whether there is substance to such a gesture or it […]
The difference between sons and orphans
[notice]Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). In this new monthly column, Jacob McMillen examines what it means for men, young and old, to father abundant life in their families, communities, businesses and churches.[/notice] Isn’t the prodigal’s older brother an ideal Christian? “But he answered and said to […]
Men are coming back to God
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] I have had the privilege of revisiting the different Mighty Men gatherings in South Africa namely Bushveld Mighty Men, Karoo Mighty Men and I still have a few more on my list for this year. I speak on […]
Legal AND ethical please!
While cleaning my junk mail folder a few days ago I noticed an email with the subject line ‘legal/unethical trick making $5K/Week Oil Trading.’ This subject line immediately jolted my mind into thinking about the divide between what is legal and what is ethical. Notice that in this example the […]
Constitutional Court to hear lesbian minister’s case in August
Watershed case for religious freedom and church autonomy Originally published in For SA On August 27, 2015, the Constitutional Court will hear Ecclesia de Lange’s application for leave to appeal against the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in September last year. In that decision, the SCA refused […]
The power of a song with meaning
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] As I listened to the sermon, the application of God’s Word got under my skin. The Holy Spirit was doing His gracious, uncomfortable work of convicting me. Jonathan’s […]
Africans need to take a stand against self-serving leaders
The country of Burundi is the latest African country to be held at ransom by a leader who refuses to relinquish power when his term of office comes to an end. This means that Burundi president, Pierre Nkurunziza (See photo above, left) will not qualify for the Ibrahim Prize for […]
Time to appreciate, nurture young ones
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] I have always loved Michael W Smith music and have my favourites. I must admit though that I have not taken the time to learn the stories behind some of his well known songs. At the concert he held last Friday at […]
Solutions, not criticism, will transform nations
[notice] A column by Transformational Entrepreneur Patrick Kuwana. [/notice] Has the church become largely irrelevant in shaping main stream society and culture because we spend more time complaining about the problems and criticising others for not rectifying them rather than bringing the solutions to solve the problems? For as long as […]