voices – Christians for an Ethical Society http://ces.org.au Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:01:44 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Hon Dr Ken Crispin’s Speech: Voices and Values in the Public Sphere http://ces.org.au/hon-dr-ken-crispins-speech-voices-and-values-in-the-public-sphere/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:32:13 +0000 http://ces.org.au/?p=1019  

The Hon Dr Ken Crispin QC spoke at the Christians for an Ethical Society forum on 19 February 2020 on the topic ‘Voices and Values in the Public Sphere’. His speech is available to download and read.

Audio files from the event are now available to listen to as well.

 

 

  1. Introduction and welcome by David Hunter
  2. Invitation by Hazel Davies to attend a yarning
  3. John Warhurst introducing speaker
  4. Address by Ken Crispin
  5. Question 1: To what extent have political leaders like Trump brought about a change in how society regards questions of right and wrong?
  6. Question 2: Rise of antisemitism in the context of the alt-right
  7. Question 3: How is it that a decent society has taken such a hit?
  8. Question 4: Effects of raising age of criminal responsibility & scope of Integrity Commission
  9. Appreciation and thanks by John Warhurst
]]> Forum 19 February 2020: Voices and Values in the Public Sphere http://ces.org.au/forum-19-february-2020-voices-and-values-in-the-public-sphere/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:19:53 +0000 http://ces.org.au/?p=975

 

Speakers: The Hon. Dr Ken Crispin QC

When: 7.30pm 19 February 2020

Where: Chapel, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture

During recent decades public attitudes to issues such as divorce, contraception, abortion, drugs, sexuality and gender identity have changed dramatically. Some see such changes as evidence of moral decline whilst others insist that they reflect moral principles such as fairness and respect for others. Intemperate statements and child abuse scandals have led many to dismiss Christians as sanctimonious, if not hypocritical, moralists. Perhaps paradoxically, long-recognised rights and freedoms have been eroded by new laws and unprecedented government secrecy. Whistle blowers are being prosecuted for revealing government misconduct. Faith in democracy is waning. Within this maelstrom of change, we need to reflect upon the values we affirm and the voices we raise.

The Hon Dr Ken Crispin QC is a leading jurist having occupied the position of DPP for the ACT, a Supreme Court Judge, President of the Court of Appeal. He is currently the Commissioner for Standards for the Legislative Assembly. His most recent publication is A Sceptics Guide to Belief.

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