By: Akos BaloghGeorge Floyd is now a household name across the globe. An African American man who was killed while being arrested by a white police officer, Floyd’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the US (and much of the world). As I write, protests are still continuing in many American...
By: Akos BaloghAccording to one of my favourite talk show hosts, Dave Rubin, there’s a bravery deficit across the western world.In a recent video, Rubin argues:There’s a mass affliction spreading throughout the Western world. It’s called… the Bravery Deficit....
By: Akos BaloghThere’s a key insight that will help you thrive in the COVID-19 age. It’s an insight found all throughout the Bible. And it’s an insight confirmed by modern psychology.[1] As you know, our world can be a challenging place. Adversity of all kinds (and now COVID-19)...
By: Akos BaloghNo discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11The COVID-19 Pandemic is wreaking havoc across our world. It’s an uncertain time.And yet for...
By: Akos Balogh Dear Australia,The Coronavirus has intruded into our lives. While only a few weeks ago we were breathing a sigh of relief at the deluge of water that ended the worst fire season in living memory, we’re now facing the worst health crisis in decades.The Coronavirus came out of...
By: Akos BaloghI’m guessing you’re starting to feel a little nervous.The Coronavirus situation seems to be escalating day by day.Yes, people are still in good spirits – and even making light of the situation (as seen by trending hashtags such as #ToiletPaperApocalypse). But...
By: Akos BaloghHave you ever felt others were better than you? That they were more accomplished, better looking? Did this ever pressure you to be a better ‘you’?If so, you’re not alone. Feeling pressure to upgrade ‘you’ is normal in our modern world.In this...
By: Akos Balogh‘There are 2 gunman at the university – tell your friends on campus’.The text arrives from a friend, who knows I’m often on campus. But I can’t believe it: surely this is spam?So I ring my friend to confirm. Yes, the text is legit: A collegue of...
By: Akos BaloghAre the majority of Atheists and other non-religious Aussies right when it comes to religious discrimination in Australia? In the ABC’s ‘Australia Talks’ survey, involving 54,000 people from across Australian society, people were asked about the prevalence of...
By: Akos BaloghHarvard Educated Federal Labor MP Andrew Leigh believes Australia could do with more churches. He believes churches are good for society. And yet Leigh is an Atheist. So why does he hold this view?Leigh has done research showing churches play a vital role in building this...
By: Akos Balogh‘What music do you like listening to?’ asks my martial arts instructor, as we prepare for class. (There’s always some ‘mood music’ in the background as we train). Truth be told I’m musically illiterate, but I see an opportunity and seize it....
By: Akos BaloghThere’s a big mistake many people make about religious discrimination. It’s a mistake I’ve seen repeated many times. Even by (or especially by) educated secular commentators. This mistake is a fairly recent one. But it’s impact is serious: it’s...