Mid-Week Update: Can politics be a vocation?

News Video Audio Twitter abc.net.au/religion Mid-week update Politics as a vocation ABC Religion and Ethics - 5 Dec 2012 The risky, grubby, everyday work of politics is a crucial part of what determines whether all other components of dignified living - literature, philosophy, art, science, commerce - will or will not flourish. More The Palestinian struggle for justice deserves more than symbolic victories ABC Religion and Ethics - 3 Dec 2012 It is a testament to the wretched position the Palestinians are in that they have come to regard being granted non-observer state status as some kind of victory. More Palestine's spurious UN bid relied on some unsavoury supporters ABC Religion and Ethics - 4 Dec 2012 The bid for UN recognition is just the continuation of a decades-long policy of attempting to establish a Palestinian state without making peace with, recognising, or negotiating with Israel. More Indomitable Sydney? The challenge of Sydney Anglicanism ABC Religion and Ethics - 29 Nov 2012 The job of the diocese of Sydney is not to defend their own establishment or privilege. Their call is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, and entrust themselves to providence. More On ABC Radio Religion and Ethics Report - God and Mammon ABC Radio National | Wednesday 5 December 2012 5.30pm Presented by Andrew West As spokesmen for the retail industry urge consumers to 'shop early and go hard' in pre-Christmas purchasing, one of Australia's top economists warns we are spending ourselves into misery. In his new book, The Gittins Gospel, Ross Gittins says the relentless pursuit of more is not only undermining family life but corrupting politics. No politician dares to say, 'Be satisfied, you've got enough'. Also, Australia's own 'Airport Economist', Tim Harcourt, discusses the legacy of Christian economist John Neville, who celebrated his 80th birthday recently, and discusses the religious motivations of the philosopher Adam Smith. Repeated Thursdays at 5:30am  More Unsubscribe  © 2012 | Privacy policy | Conditions of use