An anti-Muslim banner displayed during Collingwood’s one-point win over Richmond at the MCG on Friday night has been condemned “in the strongest terms” by the AFL and the Magpies.
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Initiatives of Change: Beyond Forgiveness
Initiatives of Change (IofC) is a world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own. Initiatives of Change has a program called Creators of Peace, and a film session “Beyond Forgiving” will be screened in Melbourne.
Royal Commission: Survey regarding access to Support Services
Royal Commission: Survey regarding access to Support Services The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has commissioned the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) to investigate how survivors of child sexual abuse in institutions and their families access support services.
Statement on Pakistan and Iraq Attacks
Religions for Peace is filled with sorrow for the innocent people killed in Pakistan and Iraq. We stand in solidarity with with those who suffer. Secretary General, Dr William F. Vendley gives a message on occasion of the Pakistan and Iraq shootings.
Statement on Brussels Terrorist Attacks
Religions for Peace is filled with sorrow for the innocent people killed in Belgium. We stand in solidarity with Religions for Peace Belgium, which, we hope, will lead the path to peace and harmony. International Secretary William F. Vendley gives a message on occasion of the Brussels shootings.
Q&A: Why are women generally more religious than men?
The much-debated question of whether women are more religious than men is the focus of Pew Research Center’s recently released report “The Gender Gap in Religion Around the World.” The study finds that women are generally – but not universally – more religious than men in several ways. A challenging and contentious interview is provided by PEW Research Centre.
Religions for Peace Chair addresses Bendigo Interfaith Council
The CHALLENGE of COMPASSION in the GLOBAL AGE
As part of the Bendigo Festival of Cultures, The Bendigo Interfaith Council along with Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services conducted a Multi-faith Dinner/Forum: The Challenge of Compassion and the Global Age on Friday, 18 March 2016. The Guest Speaker was Prof. Desmond Cahill, Chair, Religions for Peace Australia.
Queensland: Harmony Week at Griffith University
Victoria: Ballarat Mosque Open Day
Tasmania, March 2016
Although our planned gathering for March, to support the official opening of the UTAS Multifaith Centre and planting of a Peace Pole at UTAS has been postponed till later in the year. In the meantime, there are many events happening this month, which you may like to know about.