The idea of the conflict between science and religion is pervasive in our society, particularly in popular literature. This article examines the mythical origins of the conflict metaphor and its employment by the airport novelist of the moment, Dan Brown.

These children come from the Masaka / Rakai district in Uganda - and both of them have AIDS. What happens when evangelists come face to face with the epidemic savaging generations of Africans?

In a society that views the autonomy of the individual as sacrosanct and defining, we view all challenges to that autonomy as a threat. In addition, we live in a consumer culture, which tells us that we deserve to have whatever it is we want.

Like many, Im a sucker for a good conspiracy theory and Michael Crichtons latest novel, State of Fear, is a tantalising morsel to feed our natural suspicion. Unfortunately what might have been a tasty snack was seriously overcooked by the author. Instead of satisfying, it really just leaves us feeling bloated and repentant.

Girl power is alive and well at the University of Western Sydney. The employment of a part-time female AFES staff worker has led to a 500 per cent increase in the number of students attending Bankstown campus Bible studies.

While the policy of CMS-NSW is to put the gospel before money, prayer for the organisations $2 million budget deficit was firmly on the agenda as the CMS MayDays conference began in Katoomba last night.

Christian Jihad is a lesson in humility. From the Crusades, to the Spanish Inquisition to murderous anti-abortionists, the history of Christianity runs deep with blood.

When was the last time you cried in Church? When was the last time you got angry "“ or embarrassed? If the answer is 'never or 'a long time ago then I suspect it will sadden your ministers heart. (Its okay, they are not reading this).