Radio National has been keeping an eye on the 2011 Census and the information derived from this about the faith (and no faith) composition of Australia. Here, Prof. Des Cahill is interviewed about what the Census indicates about belief and practice in Australia.
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Sultana’s Dream – August 2012
The latest issue – August 2012 – of Sultana’s Dream is available for reading. The editorial takes up the issue of how Australia’s Muslims’ perceive they are treated by the media.
Senior Religious Leaders in Myanmar reject Violence
Senior Religious Leaders in Myanmar reject Violence
(Yangon, Myanmar) Senior Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Hindu leaders in Myanmar, collaborating as members of the working committee for Religions for Peace Myanmar, issued a multi-religious statement on June 18, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar, to address the escalating violence.
Statement on Sikh Temple Shooting
Religions for Peace condemns the morally reprehensible attack by a lone gunman on the Sikh Temple of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA, in which a number of innocent people were killed and wounded on 5 August.
Regional and Rural Migration in and for the 21st Century: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Regional and Rural Migration in and for the 21st Century: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Migration to rural Australia places many challenges in a rapidly transforming nation. Meeting these challenges has substantial gains for both Australians and those who migrate to rural areas, writes Prof. Des Cahill.
Confusions about Multiculturalism
Recent publications in the Australian media suggest, Australian multiculturalism, seen as a strategy of managing cultural diversity and a social policy – has been often misunderstood and confused with ethno-cultural pluralism and assimilationist melting pot.
Australia’s Religious Profile from the 2011 Census
The 2011 Census revealed changes are occurring in the religious profile of Australia. We can say the overall trend is very clear: a more secular humanist, less Christian and more multifaith Australia, writes Des Cahill, Chair of Religions for Peace Australia.
Report on ACRP Executive Meeting, Korea
The Executive Meeting of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), held at the Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel and Hanwha Resort in Jeonnam, Republic of Korea, June 11-15, 2012.
Interfaith Summit on Achieving World Peace Through Religious Harmony and Conflict Resolution
The Interfaith Summit on Achieving World Peace Through Religious Harmony and Conflict Resolution was held in Bangkok, Thailand from May 21 to 25, 2012, sponsored by the Pure Land Learning College Association Inc.
South Australia Report on Planning and Symposium
The July Multifaith Association of South Australia Meeting was held at Saldechin Tea Rooms, 21 King William Street, Adelaide on 15th July at 3pm.
Religious Leaders in Myanmar Reject Violence
Senior Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Hindu leaders in Myanmar, collaborating as members of the working committee for Religions for Peace Myanmar, issued a multi-religious statement on June 18, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar, to address recent escalating violence.
Inclusive Citizenship – Living Together in Diversity and Harmony
The European Council of Religious Leaders met recently in Sarajevo and have reflected on inclusive citizenship, and issued a statement on living together in diversity and harmony.