The mention of “Sodom and Gomorrah” conjures up images of unbridled lust and debauchery. They were the original sin cities. And their judgement is constantly held up in the bible as a cautionary tale for all. But both their sins and their judgement aren’t as straightforward as some might present it. Almost the first description […]
“Miss!” asks the inquisitive Sunday School-er, “What’s circumcision?” Miss turns the colour of an Englishman on Bondi. “Don’t worry about that,” she flusters. “That’s for grown-ups.” But it’s not. According to Genesis 17, circumcision is for 8-day-olds. It was a “sign of the covenant” given to Abraham and his seed. So from the earliest time, […]
