The Wyndham Interfaith Network will conduct a Places of Worship Tour on Thursday 13 September 2018 visiting the Islamic Museum of Australia and the Craigieburn Sikh Sabha Gurudwara.
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Queensland: Police host community at 2018 Multi-Faith Dinner
Over 200 faith, cultural and community leaders once again graced South Brisbane’s Greek Club to attend the 12th Annual Queensland Police Service Multi-Faith Dinner on Thursday, August 16.
Queensland: Pure Land Learning College gets in the top four at awards
TOOWOOMBA’S Pure Land Learning College has been recognised by the State Government for its efforts in the community. Members from the college attended the Queensland Multicultural Awards where the college placed as one of the four finalists in the award’s community category. The college was one of the 133 nominees.
Western Australia: Eid festival a time for celebration and reflection
Western Australian Muslims will join millions around the world this week in celebrating Eid ul-Adha, one of the most important festivals on the Islamic calendar. Eid ul-Adha marks the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj. Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, it is a reminder of the sacredness of life and is a time of significant celebration and reflection for the WA Muslim community.
All aboard new Scripture in schools campaign
A massive information campaign about “Special Religious Education” (SRE) aimed at parents launches across NSW this week. Over 100 buses, 760,000 leaflets and 80 radio stations will carry the info campaign to parents at more than 2100 state schools.
Pope Francis condemns church sex abuse in response to new revelations in US
Pope Francis has issued a letter to Catholics around the world condemning the “crime” of sexual abuse committed by priests — and its cover-up — and demanding accountability.
The Vatican issued the three-page letter on Monday in response to new revelations in the US of decades of misconduct by the Catholic Church.
The Pope begged forgiveness for the pain suffered by victims and said lay Catholics must be involved in any effort to root out abuse and cover-up.
NSW Branch: Mysticism in your religion
The NSW Branch of Religions for Peace met at Parliament House, Sydney, to discuss “Mysticism in your religion”. Speakers were Ven Gayatripana (Hindu), Elder Norma Ingram (Indigenous), Rev MiaoYou (Buddhist), Lorraine Murphy (Christian), Rabbi Dr Orna Triguboff (Jewish), Zhora Aly (Muslim). The discussion was followed by very interesting Q&A. Religions for Peace were hosted by … Read more
Queensland: Religion, the Media and the (Un)making of Prejudice towards Muslims
The Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue at Griffith University invites you to a Public Lecture by Professor John Shaver on Religion, the Media and the (Un)making of Prejudice towards Muslims on 29th of August 2018.
Canberra, ACT: The Field
A short film exploring the interfaith community of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory. Not all religions are shown, but many of the 12 involved in regular interfaith meetings are included. An honest examination of religious pluralism in the age of Donald Trump and American exceptionalism.
Victoria: Spirit in Spring
Melbourne Quakers are running Spirit in Spring – series of Saturday afternoon Discussion Groups. These events are offered at the renovated Victorian Friends Centre, 484 William Street, Melbourne.
A Rabbi writes: An open letter to my Roman Catholic friends
“You, my Catholic friends, deserve the good church. So does the world.” Rabbi Jeff Salkin on the new report of three hundred Roman Catholic priests sexually abusing a thousand children – and how Roman Catholics can hold onto their faith.
Victoria: Facts about Islam key to anti-Muslim prejudice
A Deakin University study has found that having more factual knowledge of Islam and contact with Muslims is linked to less prejudice against Muslims. The study by researchers with the University’s Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI) is the first to examine whether knowing more facts about Islam as a religion and knowing more Muslims predicts lower levels of prejudice regardless of people’s age, education and political views.
