Bernard Toutounji

Bernard Toutounji

Bernard Toutounji is a freelance speaker and writer. He has a theological formation from both Australia and the USA, and has particular interest in questions of anthropology, morality and truth. Bernard writes a regular column, http://www.foolishwisdom.com, in which he takes a contemporary issue and examines it through an alternative lens. Bernard tutors in theology at a university level and speaks at conferences when requested.

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Pope springs eternal for the Catholic Church

Pope springs eternal for the Catholic Church

12 Feb 13 As the Christian world begins the season of lent in preparation for Easter, there could be no greater surprise than…... Read more

Father Kevin knew the rules before he donned the cloth

Father Kevin knew the rules before he donned the cloth

04 May 12 So by now we have all heard the story of Father Kevin Lee and his crusade to abolish clerical celibacy…... Read more

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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

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They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

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