Rod Benson, PhD
@ethicl.bsky.social
Literature, poetry, philosophy, ethics, politics, history, theology, religion, food. Writer, blogger, educator. PhD in systematic theology. Sydney-based, living on unceded Dharug land. Opinions are mine. Be kind. Pls don’t DM. He/him. https://rodbenson.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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The report that Melbourne University Publishing will stop publishing the lit mag #Meanjin is bad news for readers, writers, thinkers, dreamers, doers, publishers, and policymakers - and for citizens who have never heard of or read Meanjin.
#Auslit #litmags
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#Auslit #litmags
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Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing
Meanjin, a mainstay of Australia's cultural landscape and the nation's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after Melbourne University Publishing decided to cease financial support.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The report that Melbourne University Publishing will stop publishing the lit mag #Meanjin is bad news for readers, writers, thinkers, dreamers, doers, publishers, and policymakers - and for citizens who have never heard of or read Meanjin.
#Auslit #litmags
www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...
#Auslit #litmags
www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...
September 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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“The Creed comprises a firm foundation and a dynamic springboard for the practice of moral theology, calling the Church in all times and places to think and act in ways that reflect the glory of the triune God in a broken world.”
— from my address to the Symposium today (full transcript in link).
— from my address to the Symposium today (full transcript in link).
Nicaea and moral theology
Rev Dr Rod Benson, General Secretary, NSW Ecumenical CouncilFifth Theology Symposium: Nicaea at 1700: A Council for the Ages?St Andrew’s College, Redfern, Sydney, 23 August 2025 Introduction In 191…
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August 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM
“The Creed comprises a firm foundation and a dynamic springboard for the practice of moral theology, calling the Church in all times and places to think and act in ways that reflect the glory of the triune God in a broken world.”
— from my address to the Symposium today (full transcript in link).
— from my address to the Symposium today (full transcript in link).
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“MacArthur drew criticism focused on his doctrinal rigidity, advocacy of complementarianism, and poor handling of hot issues. His tone often lacked pastoral sensitivity. His repressive views on the leadership of women will be seen as culturally tone-deaf.” My post.
On the cessation of John MacArthur
John F. MacArthur, a stalwart defender of biblical inerrancy and “Lordship” salvation, died today. He was 86. A prominent U.S. evangelical pastor, Chancellor of The Master’s Seminary, a…
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July 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM
“MacArthur drew criticism focused on his doctrinal rigidity, advocacy of complementarianism, and poor handling of hot issues. His tone often lacked pastoral sensitivity. His repressive views on the leadership of women will be seen as culturally tone-deaf.” My post.
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2. Absurdity is a hallmark of authoritarianism. It's not just that those who believe absurdities commit atrocities. It's also that those who endorse atrocities become absurd.
This is where Keir Starmer's government now finds itself.
This is where Keir Starmer's government now finds itself.
July 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
2. Absurdity is a hallmark of authoritarianism. It's not just that those who believe absurdities commit atrocities. It's also that those who endorse atrocities become absurd.
This is where Keir Starmer's government now finds itself.
This is where Keir Starmer's government now finds itself.
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1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
July 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
1. Yesterday, 86 people were arrested in the UK under the Terrorism Act 2000 for holding signs saying "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action."
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
They are the opposite of terrorists. They were protesting *against* terrorism. 🧵
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“Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.”
— A. Whitney Griswold
— A. Whitney Griswold
July 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost.”
— A. Whitney Griswold
— A. Whitney Griswold
June 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Finally finished! This book has been my reading companion for 21 years. I began on 22 April 2004, reading 3-4 pages every few weeks, following up with readings by/about most of the 250 poets writing in English discussed by author Michael Schmidt. Some books deserve to be read slowly: this is one.
June 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Finally finished! This book has been my reading companion for 21 years. I began on 22 April 2004, reading 3-4 pages every few weeks, following up with readings by/about most of the 250 poets writing in English discussed by author Michael Schmidt. Some books deserve to be read slowly: this is one.
