The World Council of Churches (WCC) is standing in solidarity with the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and WCC member churches in the USA as they demand an end to gun violence, racist rhetoric, and white supremacy.
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National Survey: Sharing Muslim Stories
The Race Discrimination Commissioner is undertaking a project to listen to and share the stories of Australian Muslims. He is holding national consultations with members of the Australian Muslim community about their needs and experiences of discrimination, Islamophobia and hate speech and their right to safely practice their religion. An online survey has been provided to record stories – different languages may be used to tell stories.
Briefing Paper: Government’s Plans for Freedom of Religion Legislation (July 2019)
Freedom for Faith supplies a briefing paper is to explain to ministers of religion and other religious leaders what is currently happening in terms of new legislation on religious freedom, and what will need to happen further into this term of Government.
10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace
The 10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace will take place in Lindau, Germany under the theme “Caring for our Common Future ? Advancing Shared Well-being.” Delegates from Religions for Peace Australia will be attending the World Asembly. We bring an overview of the Conference, the handbook and related information.
Pax Christi Conference: Why are we Violent?
Pax Christi Australia is organising a conference during August on the question of ‘Why are we Violent?’, to be held in Melbourne next month from August 16 – 18th, at Stanhope St, Malvern.
Earth Overshoot Day – 29 July 2019
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We maintain this deficit by liquidating stocks of ecological resources and accumulating waste, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Earth Overshoot Day is hosted and calculated by Global Footprint Network, an international research organisation that provides decision-makers with a menu of tools to help the human economy operate within Earth’s ecological limits. in 2019, Earth Overshoot Day will be July 29th.
Being a Buddhist nun today
On a cold day in the Blue Mountains, just west of Sydney, hundreds of women from across the globe gathered together for the International Sakyadhita conference on Women in Buddhism.
Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims
The Race Discrimination Commissioner is undertaking a project to listen to and share the stories of Australian Muslims. He is holding national consultations with members of the Australian Muslim community about their needs and experiences of discrimination, Islamophobia and hate speech and their right to safely practice their religion.
Islamic Leaders Calling for Tolerance
As tensions mount in the Middle East, it might be easy from the West to imagine the Islamic world locked in an internecine political struggle, with each side wielding threats of open conflict and the violent rhetoric of exclusion.
Beyond the testy politics, however, Islamic religious leaders are speaking in greater unison than ever before. The message we are advancing is one of moderate Islam, and the promotion of peace, tolerance and love.
Australian Jewish News – Reflections on the Israel Folau case
ISRAEL Folau has dominated our headlines over the past weeks. And, like the State of Israel, he is likely to continue to attract attention, heat and passion for the foreseeable future, writes Rabbi Ralph Genende.
Why Guru Purnima is unique to Hindu Dharma
Many religions honour their founder or great teacher in various ways. Hindu dharma is perhaps unique in honouring the guru or spiritual master as a principle in itself beyond any particular personality, philosophy or revelation.The true guru is a position of spiritual guidance, the illuminating presence of a higher awareness. The guru is not limited to any physical person, however exalted he or she may be.
Victoria: Hiroshima Day Forum
Australians for Nuclear Disarmament work with ICAN to raise awareness and promote support for the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. They invite you to the 2019 Hiroshima Day forum on Tuesday August 6th, at Black Rock Civic Hall.
