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Barney Zwartz

Brisbane Times

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In the Bible, God can hear you scream

The Bible is very clear-eyed about the matter of human suffering; at the same time, it offers answers to despair.

28.02.2026 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

In the Bible, God can hear you scream

The Bible is very clear-eyed about the matter of human suffering; at the same time, it offers answers to despair.

28.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

In the Bible, God can hear you scream

The Bible is very clear-eyed about the matter of human suffering; at the same time, it offers answers to despair.

28.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

In the Bible, God can hear you scream

The Bible is very clear-eyed about the matter of human suffering; at the same time, it offers answers to despair.

28.02.2026 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

Persecution peaks, and Christians are most at risk

Being a Christian can be deadly, while persecuted Muslims are most likely oppressed by fellow Muslims.

25.01.2026 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

Persecution peaks, and Christians are most at risk

Being a Christian can be deadly, while persecuted Muslims are most likely oppressed by fellow Muslims.

25.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

Persecution peaks, and Christians are most at risk

Being a Christian can be deadly, while persecuted Muslims are most likely oppressed by fellow Muslims.

25.01.2026 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

Persecution peaks, and Christians are most at risk

Being a Christian can be deadly, while persecuted Muslims are most likely oppressed by fellow Muslims.

25.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

The age-old question raised by horrific Bondi massacre

There is no all-encompassing answer or no simple truth to this question.

27.12.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

The age-old question raised by horrific Bondi massacre

There is no all-encompassing answer or no simple truth to this question.

27.12.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

The age-old question raised by horrific Bondi massacre

There is no all-encompassing answer or no simple truth to this question.

27.12.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

The age-old question raised by horrific Bondi massacre

There is no all-encompassing answer or no simple truth to this question.

27.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

World bestseller downloaded 1 billion times

An idle moment standing in a queue has led to a worldwide publishing phenomenon.

22.11.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

World bestseller downloaded 1 billion times

An idle moment standing in a queue has led to a worldwide publishing phenomenon.

22.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

World bestseller downloaded 1 billion times

An idle moment standing in a queue has led to a worldwide publishing phenomenon.

22.11.2025 8

The Age

Barney Zwartz

World bestseller downloaded 1 billion times

An idle moment standing in a queue has led to a worldwide publishing phenomenon.

22.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

Atheists do not understand what faith actually involves

Convinced atheists might be surprised to know that the God in whom they do not believe is one Christians also do not accept.

22.10.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

Atheists do not understand what faith actually involves

Convinced atheists might be surprised to know that the God in whom they do not believe is one Christians also do not accept.

22.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

Atheists do not understand what faith actually involves

Convinced atheists might be surprised to know that the God in whom they do not believe is one Christians also do not accept.

22.10.2025 8

The Age

Barney Zwartz

Atheists do not understand what faith actually involves

Convinced atheists might be surprised to know that the God in whom they do not believe is one Christians also do not accept.

22.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

13.09.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

13.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

13.09.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

All of his big, beautiful good deeds won’t get Trump into heaven

But the Bible does have some good news even for the likes of Donald Trump.

13.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

When it comes to teaching dogs or humans, patience is key

Jesus is the perfect model as a teacher: infinitely patient and gentle with those who want to learn, yet equally authoritative and wise.

17.08.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

When it comes to teaching dogs or humans, patience is key

Jesus is the perfect model as a teacher: infinitely patient and gentle with those who want to learn, yet equally authoritative and wise.

17.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

When it comes to teaching dogs or humans, patience is key

Jesus is the perfect model as a teacher: infinitely patient and gentle with those who want to learn, yet equally authoritative and wise.

17.08.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

When it comes to teaching dogs or humans, patience is key

Jesus is the perfect model as a teacher: infinitely patient and gentle with those who want to learn, yet equally authoritative and wise.

17.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

In 30 years at The Age, I never wrote on Israel-Palestine. Now, I must

I begin this article with a trigger warning: it is certain to offend almost everyone who is wedded to one side or the other.

02.08.2025 20

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

In 30 years at The Age, I never wrote on Israel-Palestine. Now, I must

I begin this article with a trigger warning: it is certain to offend almost everyone who is wedded to one side or the other.

02.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

In 30 years at The Age, I never wrote on Israel-Palestine. Now, I must

I begin this article with a trigger warning: it is certain to offend almost everyone who is wedded to one side or the other.

02.08.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

In 30 years at The Age, I never wrote on Israel-Palestine. Now, I must

I begin this article with a trigger warning: it is certain to offend almost everyone who is wedded to one side or the other.

02.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

We can’t leave our moral foundations to machines

However efficient AI might be, there is a moral and spiritual dimension to human life that requires human guardianship

05.07.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

We can’t leave our moral foundations to machines

However efficient AI might be, there is a moral and spiritual dimension to human life that requires human guardianship

05.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

We can’t leave our moral foundations to machines

However efficient AI might be, there is a moral and spiritual dimension to human life that requires human guardianship

05.07.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

We can’t leave our moral foundations to machines

However efficient AI might be, there is a moral and spiritual dimension to human life that requires human guardianship

05.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

Albanese need not shy away from his Catholic roots

Politicians who are believers cannot help but bring their faith to their work because it shapes their values and convictions.

08.06.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

Albanese need not shy away from his Catholic roots

Politicians who are believers cannot help but bring their faith to their work because it shapes their values and convictions.

08.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

Albanese need not shy away from his Catholic roots

Politicians who are believers cannot help but bring their faith to their work because it shapes their values and convictions.

08.06.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

Albanese need not shy away from his Catholic roots

Politicians who are believers cannot help but bring their faith to their work because it shapes their values and convictions.

08.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

Why religious architecture has the power to inspire even the most sceptical

There is something about places of worship that lifts us into something much bigger than ourselves and inspires us to look beyond our daily lives.

18.05.2025 10

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

Why religious architecture has the power to inspire even the most sceptical

There is something about places of worship that lifts us into something much bigger than ourselves and inspires us to look beyond our daily lives.

18.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

Why religious architecture has the power to inspire even the most sceptical

There is something about places of worship that lifts us into something much bigger than ourselves and inspires us to look beyond our daily lives.

18.05.2025 10

The Age

Barney Zwartz

Why religious architecture has the power to inspire even the most sceptical

There is something about places of worship that lifts us into something much bigger than ourselves and inspires us to look beyond our daily lives.

18.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

A Vatican code word reveals what you need to know about Pope Leo

In taking charge of a church wracked by division, Pope Leo XIV will have to walk a tightrope.

09.05.2025 7

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

A Vatican code word reveals what you need to know about Pope Leo

In taking charge of a church wracked by division, Pope Leo XIV will have to walk a tightrope.

09.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz

A Vatican code word reveals what you need to know about Pope Leo

In taking charge of a church wracked by division, Pope Leo XIV will have to walk a tightrope.

09.05.2025 8

The Age

Barney Zwartz

A Vatican code word reveals what you need to know about Pope Leo

In taking charge of a church wracked by division, Pope Leo XIV will have to walk a tightrope.

09.05.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Barney Zwartz

What Francis achieved as Pope – and where he failed

Some cardinals expected Francis to be a caretaker pope, yet in just 12 years he reshaped the church in ways that will not be easy to reverse or...

21.04.2025 8

WA Today

Barney Zwartz

What Francis achieved as Pope – and where he failed

Some cardinals expected Francis to be a caretaker pope, yet in just 12 years he reshaped the church in ways that will not be easy to reverse or...

21.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Barney Zwartz