The two flashpoints around which this conflict seem to be brewing are scripture in public schools, and Israel Folau.

Now, even by mentioning these two topics, I know that I will have got some of you feeling riled up - and that's sort of the point. You see, that is how culture wars work: they are all about emotion, and very little about facts. They seek to divide us into 'tribes' and can quickly take on the adage that 'if you are not with us, you are against us.'

Then, suddenly, issues like the two that I have mentioned become a barometer by which we judge if someone is part of our 'tribe' or not: and if they aren't, we can simply dismiss their view as irrelevant, or worse, attack them as the 'other'.

But, amongst the many problems with such stories, is this: not all Christians think alike.

For example, take the Israel Folau saga. I fundamentally disagree with almost everything I have heard Israel Folau say and question his use of both scripture and theology to say it. But I also acknowledge that I know many other Christians who would agree with him.

To suggest, therefore, that there is one 'Christian' position on this debate, or that the fights now occurring in the media somehow reflect a cultural conflict between 'Christianity' and 'secular society' is just false.

And as a follower of Jesus, who constantly crossed boundaries and challenged tribalism to bring all people together, I need to declare to you that I'm just not that interested in a culture war.