Driftwood Christianity

E044 Anzac Day


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Anzac Day is a war memorial day in Australia, but it doesn't have to be the last word. Listen to this exploration of what a Christian response to the day could be. The episode covers a little history of the day, some critique and analysis of it, but finishes with an exploration of what it means to be Christians in a community of love and peace, over against a day of war and sorrow.


Links

  • Driftwood Christianity on facebook
  • Andrew Smith, your podcast host, on twitter and mastodon.
  • Australian War Memorial Anzac Day Traditions
  • Australian War Memorial Anzac Day overview
  • Laurence Binyon's poem, For the Fallen
  • Two Up
  • The Ethics Centre talks about just war
  • Australian War Memorial article about Simpson and his donkey
  • Russian Orthodox Patriarch Krill preaching about soldiers who become sacrifices
  • Vladimir Putin quotes Jesus with John 15:13 to justify invading Ukraine
  • Overview of writings in the early churches about Christians in military service
  • Rejection of military service by early Christians (some access may be required for this)
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