Much of the debate in the media about fundamentalism and radicalisation would be solved if all involved developed a commitment to responsible hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is the science of interpretation. When a solicitor reads a legal deed, words are to be understood literally. When I read the newspaper, I adopt different hermeneutical principles in reading the news items, the comment, the editorial and…

The October long weekend (3 – 5 October) has been hot in Sydney with temperatures reaching 350. Saturday saw the spectacle of a full MCG hosting the AFL Grand Final in which the Hawthorn Hawks dominated the West Coast Eagles, winning by a big margin of 46 points. Sunday morning began with the GEM commentator in Sydney, unable to establish any objectivity…