7am The Weekend Read: Nicole Hasham on a Christian monument a decade in the making
Nov 4, 2023
A decade-long project of erecting a towering Christian cross in a remote Aboriginal community has attracted controversy and cost $2 million. Hollywood star Mel Gibson is involved. The monument is seen as a symbol of hope and a tourism attraction by some Indigenous people. The upcoming lighting ceremony is eagerly anticipated by locals. The podcast explores the history and impact of Christianity on First Nations peoples. A visit to the monument includes sermons, prayers, and a performance of Christian songs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Controversy and Hope: A Christian Monument in Central Australia
01:59 • 18min
A Monument's Lighting and the Presence of Mel Gibson
20:29 • 5min
Christianity, Indigenous Culture, and the Construction of a Monument
25:39 • 4min
A Visit to a Christian Monument and Pilgrimage to the Cross
29:47 • 6min