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Rod Benson, PhD

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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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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Sep 5

From the man who covers the Nobel peace Prize. #djt #confused #war #dod

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Patrick Allington @patrickallington.bsky.social · Sep 4

The report that Melbourne University Publishing will stop publishing the lit mag #Meanjin is bad news for readers, writers, thinkers, dreamers, doers, publishers, and policymakers - and for citizens who have never heard of or read Meanjin.
#Auslit #litmags
www.crikey.com.au/2025/09/04/m...

Literary journal Meanjin to close after 85 years of publishing

Meanjin, a mainstay of Australia's cultural landscape and the nation's second-oldest literary publication, is shuttering after Melbourne University Publishing decided to cease financial support.

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Sep 2

#djt #wheresdonny #istrumpdead

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Sep 1

#djt ##trekkie #redshirt

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 23

“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).

Nicaea and moral theology

Rev Dr Rod Benson, General Secretary, NSW Ecumenical CouncilFifth Theology Symposium: Nicaea at 1700: A Council for the Ages?St Andrew’s College, Redfern, Sydney, 23 August 2025 Introduction In 191…

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 16

#djt #putin #diplomacy

Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 16

#djt #putin #savvy

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 14

#djt #epstein #maga

Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 12

#djt #maga

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 5

Evangelicals: "WE STAND WITH ISRAEL!"

Moses & all the prophets: "Okay. Here's what that means..."

—John G. Stackhouse, Jr
#justice #ethics #faith

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Aug 5

#justice #ethics #faith

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jul 19

#Colbert #comedians #djt

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jul 15

“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.

On the cessation of John MacArthur

John F. MacArthur, a stalwart defender of biblical inerrancy and “Lordship” salvation, died today. He was 86. A prominent U.S. evangelical pastor, Chancellor of The Master’s Seminary, a…

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 13

2. 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.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 13

1. 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. 🧵

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jul 13

I heard it’s twins!! Amazing!!

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M. Kabir @mkabir.bsky.social · Jul 6

“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

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jul 3

#usa #djt #fascism

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jun 30

I have not.
*dons research hat*

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jun 30

Australian politics. #auspol #lnp

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Rod Benson, PhD @ethicl.bsky.social · Jun 29

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