"A man who takes away another man's freedom is a prisoner of hatred, he is locked behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness ... The oppressed and the oppressor alike are robbed of their humanity." Nelson Mandela
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Islam and the West: facing conflict for mutual gain?


Writing for ABC Online Opinion Richard Shumack argues for the benefit of facing up to the 'mindset differences' between Islam and the West. This is a vital ingredient in the search for positive co-existence.

The pain and necessity of forgiveness


Simon Smart looks at a misunderstood and greatly needed force for good.

Is it better to know death is coming for you?


Three significant deaths in one day raise questions of mortality for Greg Clarke writing for The Punch.

Josephus and Jesus: A Christian forgery?


Dr Chris Forbes defends a much maligned ancient text

The gift of caring


Carolyn Stedman reflects on a life of foster care to over 60 children

A review of Tim Winton's Miles Franklin winner, Breath


  Tim Winton's novel Breath has just won for its author his fourth Miles Franklin award. It's a tale of surfing, sex and the damage done when youthful exuberance knows no bounds. But does Tim Winton's latest offering contain any real redemption?  

Ross Gittins, Ian Harper and Gordon Menzies tackle the GFC


  CPX has brought in the experts to discuss the current financial collapse. Is greed to blame? What can now be done? Does faith have anything to add to the discussion?

 

Car bombs in Iraq, protesters die in Iran - is religion to blame?


It is popular to paint religion as the cause of violence around the world and throughout history. But is this the full story? John Dickson examines this controversial subject. Read the article or watch a video discussion between John and Greg Clarke on the subject.

CPX Survey

June 2009

CPX is very interested in your feedback. We are keen to know who is using the website, what you make of it and ways in which we can improve it.

Writing as therapy: in the Raw with Scott Monk


Author of teenage fiction Scott Monk talks about writing, faith and dealing with teenage angst.

CPX Site Updates

June 2009

We’ve made a couple of changes to the CPX website in the last few weeks. A reviews library has been added where all the book, film and music reviews can be found in one place. We have also revamped our video library section and added a podcast library to make it easier to find your favourite CPX interviews and discussion pieces.

Darwin and Australia


Historian Tom Frame answers questions on his latest book, Evolution in the Antipodes

Is it too late for our planet?


Author and environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses his hopes and fears for the planet

Angels and Demons reviewed


Greg Clarke takes a look at Angels and Demons – the latest film based on a Dan Brown novel 

Christianity and the imagination


Professor Trevor Hart talks about Christianity, the arts and the imagination

Bright Lights, Dark Nights: Leigh Hatcher


See the first of our interviews based on the book: Sky news presenter Leigh Hatcher discusses a life in news journalism

Secrets of the SAS


Former SAS head Jim Wallace discusses life and faith in the army

CPX gets Deductible Gift Recipient status

June 2009

We are glad to announce that the Australian Tax Office has granted CPX tax deductibility status as a public library. Donations made to the work of CPX may now be included on tax returns as legitimate deductions. Contact us for more information.