The federal government has announced a plan to make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in Australia.
Meanwhile, hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter denouncing anti-Semitism and racism.
Jewish and Islamic groups say there has been a huge rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
We are all continuing to grieve for those caught up in the horror of the Middle East bloodshed, those there in person and those caught up at a distance. Many people of faith are sending constant spiritual support to everyone trapped by the conflict, whatever the connection.
There will be a show of public prayer support for the UN Conference COP28 on the lawns of Parliament House Canberra on Sunday 26 November and Monday 27 November 2023. The aim of public multi-faith prayer is to show the need for effective responses is a mainstream faith issue. As given in Laudate Deum, Pope Francis will attend COP28 for days 2 to 4.
The Victorian Government is investing in the safety of Victorian faith communities, with new support to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia to make sure communities feel safe, welcomed and celebrated.
The Board of Multicultural Arts Victoria acknowledge the distress that the growing conflict in the Middle East is having overseas and locally. The crisis in Gaza and Israel is affecting many in our communities and our hearts are with those who are suffering or grieving the profound loss of friends and loved ones in the region.
The NSW Branch of Religions for Peace met on 6 November at the Vedanta Hall, Croydon. Discussion included the Diwali festival, the Church and the Referendum, and the problem of evil and suffering.
The Faith Communities Council of Victoria, in partnership with Merri-bek Interfaith Network and City of Merri-bek, would like to invite you to the 2023 Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival on Sunday, November 19 2023 at the Coburg Town Hall.
Religions for Peace Australia is Australia’s largest interfaith organization with a presence in every state and territory. In light of the recent tragic events in Palestine and Israel beginning on October 7th. 2023, Religions for Peace Australia is deeply concerned with the suffering and loss of life on all sides. We call upon multi-faith communities across the world to lead by example, fostering unity and understanding.
The NSW Branch of Religions for Peace will conduct its next meeting in the Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, on Monday 6 November from 10:00am. The topic for the meeting will be The Problem of Evil and Suffering.
As we continue to witness unfolding events, Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch seeks to remain people of peace in upholding the values of multifaith harmony, inclusion, and social cohesion.
Religions for Peace Australia and United Religious Initiative invites all to Meditation and Prayers for Peace and Hope in the Middle East, Australia and Beyond on Zoom, on Sunday, 22 October 2023 at 6:30pm AEDT.
