The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a plea defending the dignity and presence of the People of Gaza.
Process Pop-Up: From Amipotence to All-Encompassing Mercy: Integrating Oord’s Theology of Love into the Islamic Tradition
Thomas Jay Oord’s Theology of Love is centered on the idea that love is the essential nature of God. Dr. Duderija will guide participants through the theological landscape, examining both the obstacles and opportunities for integrating amipotence within the Islamic interpretive tradition. This is an online event.
A Reflection on ‘Silence and Words’
Bishop Philip Huggins offers a reflection on silence, the nature of the creative act that occurs in silence, and how words shape thinking and character. The great artists of the Renaissance and the Australian environment capture wordless moments that strike to the centre of our being. The Word made flesh and splendour of the Father invites into His light, the Light of the World.
Calls for interfaith dialogue to counter religious exploitation
At the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emphasized the urgent need for interfaith dialogue to counter rising secularization and the political exploitation of religious and cultural differences.
Historic Muslim-Jewish Accords
United Kingdom: Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed an historic accord signed by senior Muslim and Jewish denominational leaders in the UK, which marks a defining moment in interfaith relations.
The Allure of Salafi-Jihadism
“The often-inexplicable rapid transformation of an ordinary individual into a murderous Mujahid should be ascribed to the power of Salafi-Jihadism and its instant access to purity, power, righteousness and salvation. Understanding these intersecting themes is critical in addressing the allure of Salafi-Jihadism and the radicalization of individuals.
Hope and Peace: Sunday Worship and our vocation as Peacemakers, Hope-givers
Bishop Philip Huggins gives an account of preparation and participation in Sunday Worship. He speaks of our vocation as Peacemakers, Hope-givers. Worship in other religions also offers prayers for peace. In Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism, prayers are offered for the peace of oneself, one’s community, one’s nation, and all life on Earth and in the multiverses. A gentle, insightful reflection is offered.
Call for participants: Evaluation of a 28-day mindfulness meditation program
Despite increased interest regarding the possible benefits of mindfulness meditation, there is still much we do not know about the types of mindfulness meditation programs that are most effective for different people, based on their personal circumstances, personality, and practice goals. The School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne invites participants in a 28 Day evaluation project. This research aims to identify the types of mindfulness meditation programs that are most effective for achieving defined changes in wellbeing.
Interfaith Prayer Booklet
On the occasion of World Interfaith Harmony Week, Religions for Peace is pleased to share with you prayers offered during our Interfaith Prayer for Shared Human Flourishing and Transformative Peace, that was held on January 8, 2025.
Anniversary of the National Apology
On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants.
Each year, we come together to mark the anniversary of this significant event. It is an important time to acknowledge how generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been affected, and continue to be affected, by the past Government policies and practices.
First Nations Communities will be observing Apology Day; details are given for NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Brisbane.
Queensland: Open Letter to the Jewish Community
Faith leaders of Christian communities in Queensland have written a letter to the Jewish Community with the antidote of solidarity and the balm of fraternity.
Calm in the City
Calm in the City is a not-for-profit venture which engages *with* the city communities to bring calm into the heart of the city. Calm in the City offers a gift to the city communities. It’s aim is simple – to enable meditation and calm to be easily accessible for all and for the art and practice of meditation to be communicated and experienced through the use of simple language and creative means.