Rod Benson, PhD
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
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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).
- “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.
- Reposted by Rod Benson, PhD2. 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.
- Reposted by Rod Benson, PhD1. 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. 🧵
- Reposted by Rod Benson, PhD“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
- 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.
- Ocean Beach, Umina. Photobomb #seagull.
- Patonga, NSW #Australia
- For #djt, a military conflict with Iran distracts from sinking poll numbers, a devastating and unpopular budget bill, harmful and destabilising trade wars, unlawfully deploying the military on American soil, and millions of people protesting his facile authoritarianism. Cartoon by Adam Zyglis.
- Mango Mussolini must be so proud. A military parade to strike fear in the heart of every event coordinator at Disney World. 🇺🇸🤣 #djt #maga #patheticparade
- #FirstNations #UluruStatement #bettertogether #NRW2025 One of my favourite urban walks is the short walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Unfailingly, I feel my spirits lift as I join strangers crossing the old Coat-hanger. On Wednesday this week, I crossed the famous bridge on foot once again.
- “Australians are more inclined to exercise their capacity for critical thinking and think for themselves & less inclined to adopt a herd mentality when it comes to party politics. This is bad news for single-issue dog-whistlers, no matter how well funded they are.” —Rod Benson #auspol #election2025
- Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Adam Douglas Thompson. #NewYorkerCartoons
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- Editorial: It is wrong to say #Dutton appealed to the country’s worst impulses. What he did is more wicked: he attempted to create them. satpa.pe/B4IRwNq #auspol #election2025
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