In the wake of yet another mass killing in the United States, various religious writers have responded. Here are some articles we have seen.

Social media is not simply an extra means of communication but a technology that shapes our interactions as we adapt our lives to its increasingly pervasive influence. Dad and two daughters (19 and 17)—sat down to discuss how parents and teenagers might work through all this together.

Religious leaders, including Protestant, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, Muslim, Kimbanguist and indigenous, are deeply involved in peacebuilding efforts. (From ‘Sightings’)

Foreign Minister, Bob Carr’s recent evaluation on ABC Radio (Thursday, 1 November 2012 ) of Australia’s interest in West Papua’s problem with Indonesia, or for him and Canberra – Indonesia’s problem with West Papua – shows little understanding of the issue and profoundly wishful geopolitical thinking.

Simon Smart, director of the Centre for Public Christianity, reflects on the changing dynamic of the American religious right and how it is set to influence the presidential election, and beyond.

Kevin Giles responds to Alan Cadwallader’s chapter in the recent book on homosexuality ‘Five Uneasy Pieces’

Kevin Giles responds to Alan Cadwallader’s chapter in the recent book on homosexuality ‘Five Uneasy Pieces’

Check out the peer-reviewed articles, ministry resources and book reviews free to view on-line at www.crucible.org.au.

Peter Corney interviews Gordon Preece at St Hilary’s, Kew, on the relationship between faith and reason, science and religion, and the critiques of the New Atheists

How is the new world of surveillance changing our society and what might it mean for protecting the dignity of people, particularly the more vulnerable, in our midst?