50 years after the publication of Humanae Vitae (On the Regulation of Birth), Archbishop Julian explores the opportunity to rediscover the essential truth about love and relationships which Pope Paul VI proclaims. Archbishop Julian also explains the turbulent context of 1968, the problems that have arisen from ignoring Humanae Vitae, and his optimism about the future.

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Archbishop Julian provides thoughts on renewed calls for euthanasia legislation in the Tasmanian parliament, and offers a positive Christian alternative which promotes a “good death” for those at the end of their life.

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Archbishop Julian reflects upon Placuit Deo by explaining why we are not saved by spiritualist knowledge or individualist effort, but by the grace, mercy and action of God. Archbishop Julian also describes how the Church offers an antidote to these problems.

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“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.” (St John Paul II, Fides et Ratio)

Archbishop Julian explains why St John Paul II’s encyclical Fides et Ratio remains important for a culture which emphasises trust in emotion and scepticism towards truth. Archbishop Julian also explains the importance of faith and reason in discovering truth, and the way forward for Christians amid the popularity of “emotivism”.

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Currently, questions exist over whether Catholic institutions such as hospitals, schools and adoption agencies will be free to operate as Catholic organisations.

Archbishop Julian discusses the freedom to serve as a Catholic organisation, and the pressure on businesses and organisations to hold and promote particular beliefs or practices.

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With the rise of gender theory in law, education and politics, there is an uncertainty about whether there exists any particular truth about the human person – especially the body.

Archbishop Julian explores whether a person can change into someone else, the pressures placed on young people, and viewing who we are as a gracious gift.

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Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the need to return to Jesus’ core teaching in our world today – and what that core teaching is.

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Archbishop Julian Porteous discusses the strengths and weaknesses of anti-discrimination law, the problem with “religious exemptions”, and the removal of Christian teaching on human dignity.

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Related Content:

• Talking about Marriage and Anti-Discrimination Law in Tasmania by Archbishop Julian Porteous
• Love is Both Tolerant and Intolerant by Bishop Robert Barron
• Challenges to Christian Anthropology: A Canon Law Perspective by Fr Mark Podesta

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In this edition of Q&A Archbishop Julian gives us a simple overview of the split between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

• What is the current relationship between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox churches?
• What are the theological differences that divide us, and the beliefs that unite us?
• How are we working to reestablish unity?
• How can we as Catholics benefit from a deeper understanding of Orthodox tradition?

These are just some of the questions up for discussion in this edition of Q&A with the Archbishop.

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Many of us have heard about the healthcare scheme known as ‘ObamaCare’ in the United States requiring employers to fund abortion and contraception. In this edition of Q&A we look at what this legislation means for us: what is happening to religious freedom in liberal democracies? How should we respond? What are our grounds for objecting to such legislation?

Archbishop Julian teams up with Jess & Alex to provide an exploration of these issues. He also looks at natural law, the danger of relativism and the necessity of establishing that there is in fact a moral truth.

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After a bit of a hiatus while the Archbishop settled into his new Archdiocese, Q&A with Archbishop Julian is back! Jess & Alex are your new hosts, putting the Archbishop in the hot seat on a fortnightly basis.

In this edition they discuss the problem of rapid technological development and adoption. Does the advancement of communications technology improve our relationships, or damage them? How can we ensure our consumption of digital content doesn’t consume us?

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