Sycophancy writ large

Heading to cinemas soon is this satirical biopic about Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin. Featuring Jude Law as Putin, it follows a young spin doctor to Putin who helps him to create his image. The film is far from flattering to its subject. 

I'd like to organise a boy's night out to see this film, inviting along American buddies such as Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes. Closer to home, my fellow Australian, George Christensen, would also be more than welcome. 

How very reassuring

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation tonight to talk about the fuel crisis. All television networks covered it live, in prime time. In the end, Albanese didn't really say anything to allay anxieties about impending rationing or shortages. 

All he did was call for calm. What a let down. There was no information given about what his government is doing to manage the crisis. Why did he bother?

Fairweather friends

This song will resonate with anyone who has been abandoned by a loved one in a time of need. 

Read this carefully

Some very timely teaching from Robert A. Gagnon, Professor of Bible at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Mississippi. It speaks to current debates about illegal or undocumented immigration. This is not, as commonly believed, a parable about social justice, but about how Gentiles receive and treat Christian missionaries, and the Gospel itself. The Bible commentary set and board games on the shelf behind him are slightly distracting. 

Pushback

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The problems with Christian nationalism & why It’s one of the most dangerous false teachings of our day?

1. It Confuses the Kingdom of God with Earthly Nations

The Bible consistently teaches that God’s kingdom is not tied to any earthly nation-state.
• John 18:36 – Jesus…

— Dr. Eric Mason (@pastoremase) March 10, 2026

Moral conscience of the nation

The Australian Greens are well known for their opposition to war. A cursory reading of their website makes it very clear to any observer that they are vehemently opposed to the United States and Israel's military action against the Iranian regime. Diplomacy and peaceful resolutions are the solution, not war. 

Perhaps they envisage negotiations, brokered by an impartial third party. Moreover, the aggrieved Iranian regime isn't evil, but amenable to reason, if only they were given a chance to calmly talk about their legitimate grievances, all sides in this conflict would see the errors of their ways. 

Foreign policy analysts who are actually across their brief on the subject of Iran think otherwise. As Times of Israel contributor Samuel Koltov argues, Iran cannot be treated as a rational, and logical state actor. Too many analysts fail to grasp Iran's religious-ideological worldview. Its leaders believe themselves to be preparing the world for the coming of the Mahdi, an Islamic Messianic figure. Their hostility to the United States and Israel is regarded as a religious obligation. They are engaged in an eschatological battle with religious enemies. 

Nobody likes war. The immense death and destruction is tragic. The Greens fail to grasp that whoever negotiates a ceasefire with Iran will be negotiating with fanatics. 

https://greens.org.au/campaigns/no-us-forever-wars

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/stop-treating-iran-as-a-rational-actor/

Read the book

For your listening pleasure (hopefully), I present some classic Christian music from 1986. Don't Wait for the Movie, which was the title track from White Heart's fourth studio album of the same name.