"You can't understand the human race without understanding its passion to have gods." David Marr on religious belief in Australia
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The Centre for Public Christianity (CPX) is an
independent research and media organization seeking to promote the
public understanding of the Christian faith in Australia and beyond
employing the best of scholarship via the best of media.
For a short video introduction to CPX click here.
Established by Dr John Dickson and Dr Greg Clarke the Centre:
- seeks to be a benchmark for Christian thinking and communication in Australia and beyond
- offers free vodcast/podcast comment, lectures and interviews, and other web-based resources
- produces a range of popular and academic works exploring the relevance of the Christian faith
- is a one stop shop for media outlets in search of informed and independent Christian comment
- runs events and short courses for the curious and sceptical alike
- supports a network of Christian scholars and research projects across the disciplines
- serves as a speakers bureau and training facility for Christian thinkers and communicators
The Centre has no denominational affiliation and seeks to represent historic Christianity as defined by the Nicene Creed.
Click here to meet our team
Prime Minister welcomes the launch of CPX
| "Congratulations on the launch of the Centre for Public Christianity. The Centre's establishment is a welcome development in the spiritual and intellectual life of Australia. It has the potential to make a valuable contribution to public debate in Australia - in promoting a better understanding of Christian faith in the wider community, as well as promoting greater engagement with public life and culture by Australian Christians." |
You can read the full text of the letter here.