From esotericism to embodied ritual: Care for Country as religious experience

Care for Country as religious experienceIn 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.

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The invitation of Divine love: How the spiritual aspirations of Ramadan can participate in the healing of the world

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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.

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Pacific voices on climate

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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)

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Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce

National Council of Churches in Australia logoThe 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.

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Quakers Australia – Integrity in Public Office – Canberra, 2024

Australian QuakersOn 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.

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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.

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Anti-racism grant to support communities affected by war in Gaza

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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.

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Responding to the Hamas-Israel War

St Columbans Mission Society logoSt. 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.

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Beyond War and Towards Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables The Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable Statement

Rfp JapanWe, religious leaders, representatives of diverse faiths, bodies, and religious institutions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) from Colombia, Haiti, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Palestine, Peru, Russia, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United States, coming from contexts of ongoing conflict and war, came together for the Second Tokyo Peace Roundtable, to build trust, heal divisions, and foster forgiveness and reconciliation for more peaceful, just, and inclusive societies.

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