E044 Anzac Day

Anzac Day is a war memorial day in Australia, but it doesn't have to be the last word. Listen to this exploration of what a Christian response to the day could be. The episode covers a little history of the day, some critique and analysis of it, but finishes with an exploration of what it means to be Christians in a community of love and peace, over against a day of war and sorrow. Links Driftwood Christianity on facebook Andrew Smith, your podcast host, on twitter and mastodon. Australian War Memorial Anzac Day Traditions Australian War Memorial Anzac Day overview Laurence Binyon's poem, For the Fallen Two Up The Ethics Centre talks about just war Australian War Memorial article about Simpson and his donkey Russian Orthodox Patriarch Krill preaching about soldiers who become sacrifices Vladimir Putin quotes Jesus with John 15:13 to justify invading Ukraine Overview of writings in the early churches about Christians in military service Rejection of military service by early Christians (some access may be required for this)