Some symbols are hard to understand and some are arbitrary, but the symbol of water has immediate and obvious impact—especially to a dry continent like Australia. It works as a symbol because it creates the reality that it symbolizes. (more…)
Tag Archives: Baptism
Opportunity Knox-volume 2
Review
More troubled waters
Interchange
Bridge over troubled waters Part 2
A bridge over troubled waters?
Baptism into Death
Baptism Revisited
Interchange
Chris Moroney was prompted to write by the article “Ritual and Reality” in Briefing #9:
My experience is quite different. No-one I’ve talked with has chosen the ‘No Frills’ baptism. In the past, I have presented it too negatively, as an option for non-believers. (more…)
Ritual and reality
“I’d like my baby christened, thank you. Mum and Dad are down from the country next week, so we’d like it done then.” (more…)
Pelagius rides again
A fifth century heretic in modern clothes is abroad on the Australian Christian scene. To find out what he’s doing here and why he’s talking so much about baptism, read on…