Archive - October, 2009

Polygamy

October 06 Comments Off Category: Christianity

I came across an article today in the SMH with the president of the Islamic Friendship Association of Australia, Keysar Trad.
Following Islamic law, polygamy is allowed, specifically polygyny, where a man may have multiple wives. Keysar Trad believes that Australian law should be changed to allow for polygyny.  Trad is here in Australia to give [...]

Politicians Musical Tastes

October 02 Comments Off Category: Random

Australian politicians reveal their favourite songs:
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd:

The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
Fire and Rain by John Denver
Handel’s Messiah
Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
From Little Things Big Things Grow by Paul Kelly
The Power and the Passion by Midnight Oil
My Happiness by Powderfinger

Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull:

Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club
Eagle [...]