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Looking Back at Backmasking

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

I remember, in my early twenties being fascinated with the hype in Christian circles surrounding the concept of “back masking” - which we all took so seriously (admit it!).
Today, wikipedia, features an article entitled ‘Backmasking‘:

“Backmasking (also known incorrectly as backward masking)[1] is a recording technique in which a sound or message is recorded backwards […]

A Note From Brian

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Sent from our Hillsong contact:
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Dear Friends,
It has already been a few weeks since Bobbie and I left for our overseas trip, and as always, we are missing home!
We have had a […]

To beard or not to beard II

Monday, May 28th, 2007

I DID IT!
I walked into Word Bookstore … I picked up some tacky merchandise … I walked up to the counter … I said to the attendant behind the counter “I’ve been told that people with beards can’t work here. Is that true because being a person with a beard I’d like to be served […]

For my kids the best, and stuff the rest?

Friday, May 25th, 2007

As a father of three with an interest in not only their education but that of all the other kids in our society - how can I make wise choices about school education?
Should I stick my kids in the best school I can afford and stuff the neighbours who go to the State school? Enrol […]

ANZAC, Virginia and the Hydra Heads of Violence

Friday, April 20th, 2007

Violence, like a multi-headed hydra, surrounds us.
In one sad week we had a mass shooting at Virginia Tech, USA that rivaled Australia’s notorious Port Arthur massacre; more suicide bombers in Baghdad, Iraq; the Palestine/Israel violence took the life of a kidnapped BBC journalist; and preparations for Australia’s (and New Zealand’s) observations of ANZAC Day […]

Eating People - Right or Wrong?

Saturday, July 1st, 2006

Lawyers, theologians, philosphers, Homer, Lance and others - I would like to know your opinions…
Is cannibalism morally and ethically wrong - If everything is permissible between consenting adults, why not?
“According to the psychiatrist, Heinrich Wilmer, the German cannibal Armin Meiwes, who killed Bernd Brandes and then ate at least 44 pounds of his flesh, is […]