28 February 2024, New York, NY: After over 140 days of the Israel-Hamas war, Religions for Peace reaffirms its urgent call for peace in the Middle East—and, throughout the world.
Letter to my Muslim and Jewish Sisters and Brothers in Australia
The Director of the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations has written a letter to Muslim and Jewish sisters and brothers in Australia standing in solidarity with all victims, Israeli and Palestinian, Jew, Muslim, and Christian.
From esotericism to embodied ritual: Care for Country as religious experience
In an academic paper, it is shared that Aboriginal spiritual psychology begins from an appreciation of intentional and practical connection with the living systems of Country and kin. They draw on cases from Dadirri and other stories to describe Aboriginal contemplative practices as being conscious of our mutual vulnerability with the living cosmos.
The invitation of Divine love: How the spiritual aspirations of Ramadan can participate in the healing of the world
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan holds a place of unrivalled significance in the lives of Muslims throughout the world. Beyond its rituals of fasting and prayer, Ramadan ideally serves as a transformative period for believers to draw closer to the Divine.
I believe that a fuller understanding of the concept of Divine love — particularly as understood in process-relational theology — can facilitate this goal of increased closeness or proximity (taqrib) to God.
68th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women
The 68th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women – an event auspiced by the United Nations – will focus on accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective. This guide is provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious.
Pacific voices on climate
In Conversation with Pacific voices on climate: Registration is now open for the Edmund Rice Centre’s upcoming webinars in March-April 2024. H.E Anote Tong – Pacific climate advocacy – emerging priorities: Friday 15 March, 1:30 pm (AEST) … Reverend James Bhagwan – climate and faith in the Pacific: Tuesday 2 April, 6:30 pm (AEST)
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) made a submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on 21 February 2024, looking into the experiences of women in immigration detention facilities, and the subsequent issues women faced when they were in community detention.
Quakers Australia – Integrity in Public Office – Canberra, 2024
On Thursday 28th February 2024, Quakers Australia held an action “Show integrity in Public Office” at Parliament House in Canberra. This was the fourth undertaking by Quakers Australia on this critical issue.
Religions for Peace NSW Branch Meeting
The NSW Branch of Religions for Peace will next meet on Monday 11 March at the Vedanta Hall, Croydon from 10-12:00 concluding with lunch. Theme of the meeting will be Steps Towards Harmony.
NSW: Buddhist Studies Seminar
The Australian Association of Buddhist studies will hold its next event on Thursday 14 March. The topic will explore the evolution of Humanistic Buddhism from its Chinese origins, emphasising its foundational aim to apply Buddhist teachings practically and compassionately in the contemporary world. This will be a hybrid session.
2023 Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast
Since 2014, Australian Catholic University has hosted six parliamentary interfaith breakfasts, bringing together parliamentarians and the leaders of many faith communities in a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue.
The most recent breakfast was held on 16 November 2023 in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra and featured addresses from the The Hon Milton Dick, Speaker of the House of Representatives, The Hon Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy representing the Prime Minister and The Hon Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Defence, representing the Leader of the Opposition.
Anti-racism grant to support communities affected by war in Gaza
The Australian Human Rights Commission is expanding its support to communities in Australia affected by the war in Gaza and the Middle East, through a $2 million grant from the Commonwealth.
The grant responds to an increase in racism targeting Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, and Jewish communities in Australia.
Responding to the Hamas-Israel War
St. Columbans Mission Society works actively in Interfaith Relations in NSW with a long history of activity and involvement, particularly with youth and The Sydney Statement, and the Abraham Conference. Here, the St. Columbans Mission Society reports on its response to the Hamas-Israel War.