Joel Hodge
Dr. Joel Hodge is a lecturer in Systematic Theology at the Australian Catholic University. He previously lectured in the USA. He received his doctorate from the University of Queensland and his research focused on how Christianity forms responses to violence and oppression, with a particular focus on East Timor. Joel comes from Brisbane, though lives in the middle of AFL land in Melbourne.
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The abortion debate has gone beyond slogans
Most people agree that we, as a society, want to decrease the number of abortions. Like any grand statement, the…... Read more
A response: Disasters do not negate the existence of God
The floods have caused great devastation and have presented fundamental challenges to our society and lives. This kind of crisis…... Read more
Saint or sinner ... who makes a better Aussie icon?
As I attended the celebrations for the canonisation of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop in Melbourne, there was a…... Read more
Is sport just triumphant tribalism?
What a weekend of football we have ahead of us! On the ABC’s Offsiders program (26/9), the sports commentator, Roy…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
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]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
