Australian Religious Response to Climate Change, Oikoumene Pasifika and Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch invite you to participate in a Multifaith Sevice for Climate Justice and an all-night prayer and meditation vigil on October 13 commencing at 8pm.
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Letter of Support for Women and Religious Groups suffering Persecution in Iran
In recent days Iran has seen deep public unrest, with demonstrations and protests taking place in some 80 cities, triggered by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by authorities in Tehran on 13 September and died, while in custody, three days later. Religions for Peace Australia and its affiliates voice their concerns about the deterioration of the rights of women – and religious groups – in Iran.
How believers in China keep the faith under Xi Jinping’s watchful eye
Under President Xi Jinping, China has tightened its control of religion.
Tibetan Buddhists have been arrested for displaying pictures of the Dalai Lama, The Vatican agreed to only appoint bishops who support the party, and online retailers are banned from selling the Bible.
In Xinjiang, thousands of mosques have reportedly been demolished, with documented crackdowns on the region’s Muslim Uyghur minority.
Prayers and Meditation for COP27
We encourage people of all faiths to offer their prayers and meditations towards a beneficial UN COP 27 (the next climate change conference). Our silent prayer and meditation around the world helped the outcome of the Glasgow COP26 through collaboration and inclusion.
Multifaith Climate and Fossil Fuel Action: National Multifaith Services
On Thursday October 13th people of all faiths both in Australia and around the Pacific will come together to show our support for an open letter to Prime Minister Albanese that will be signed by senior faith leaders both from Australia and the Pacific calling on the Australian Government to:
- Stop approving new coal and gas projects
- End public subsidies for coal and gas projects
- Actively participate in creating a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to phase out fossil fuels and support a just transition.
These issues are right at the top of the political agenda right now both domestically and when it comes to what Pacific nations have been calling on Australia to do.
In support of this open letter there will be multi-faith services in cathedrals and other iconic places of worship across both in Australia and the Pacific on the same day.
Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Faith leaders make the moral case for a global just transition away from coal, oil and gas: As leaders across diverse religious and spiritual communities around the globe, we call on governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Buddhist friends launch Social Buddy
A group of Buddhist friends including Daniel Troyak from Buddhist Counselling and Ada Lee from Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association have joined together to address loneliness and social isolation in our community. This is by no means an easy feat, but this enthusiastic and committed group believe they can make changes through cooperation and empowerment.
Nasr Book Prize Symposium
Religions for Peace and the Ansari Institute of Notre Dame University will be awarding three Multi-Religious Peacemakers who have provided leadership and contributed to global efforts for peace. This is an online event on Tuesday 4 October. Your participation is invited.
Future of Christianity in Jerusalem At Grave Risk, Jordanian Monarch Claims in UN General Assembly Address
On the first day of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Jordan’s King Abdullah II asserted in his address that the Christian faith in Israel is in jeopardy.
“Today, the future of Jerusalem is an urgent concern,” Abdullah said. “As a Muslim leader, let me say clearly that we are committed to defending the rights, the precious heritage, and the historic identity of the Christian people of our region. Nowhere is this more important than in Jerusalem.”
International Day of Non-Violence
Since 2007, every year, on the 2nd of October, comes the International Day of Non-Violence. The 2nd of October is an occasion to push for non-violence through education and public awareness. It also marks Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, who believed it was irrational to use violence to try and gain a peaceful society.
Gandhi was the leader of India’s independence movement, and a proponent of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. His movement for change in society and politics has been followed by oppressed people across the world.
Achieving social change through non-violent means, such as civic resistance, non-compliance, and civil disobedience has been employed throughout history.
Harman Foundation Interfaith Conference
The Harman Foundation invite you to attend the Interfaith Conference ‘Faith Moves Mountains’ on Date: Thursday 29th September 2022 at the Blacktown Workers Club from 9:00am.
Armenian Church: Online Lecture Evening
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia and New Zealand invites you to an online lecture by His Grace Bishop Daniel. The topic for the Bishop’s talk is Historical Background of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Current Challenges & Its Relationship With The Armenian Apostolic Church. This online talk will take place on evening of Wednesday 28 September 2022, 7.00 pm
