Category - john howard

Australian Christians wrestle with a political Rudd slide

Doug Hynd — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:01:06 +0000

Kevin Rudd's own values are shaped by faith, says Doug Hynd, but there are conflicting responses from within the churches to the way in which Christians should and should not engage a plural political process.

Voting for a real change

David Wood — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:11:25 +0000

Australians have voted for change, says David Wood. The new premier is a Christian, but he points to a tradition which is outward looking and generous, not insular.

Howard's end

Simon Barrow — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:03:46 +0000

For those who know their E. M. Forster, this was the most obvious headline for the victory of Kevin Rudd in the Australian election. But a more theological gloss is perhaps needed.

'Bookish Christian' Rudd wins Australian general election

staff writers — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:01:59 +0000

Kevin Rudd, a man who has been described by the media as "a bookish, intellectual Christian" and "a self-confessed nerd" has triumphed in the Australian general election against long term right-wing incumbent John Howard.