Progressive Islam can offer a way forward for Muslims disillusioned by injustice and discrimination

Progressive Islam can offer a way forward for Muslims
Dr Adis Duderija of Griffith University writes in the ABC Religion and Ethics: ~ By prioritising ethical principles and actively working to dismantle oppressive interpretations, progressive Islam offers a more morally compelling and relevant faith. Here, Dr Adis Duderija explores the capacity available for progressive Islam.

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Defining Belief and Disbelief (in Islam): The Importance of Recognising Belief as Subjective and Complex Landscape

Dr. Adis DuderijaThe definitions of belief and disbelief are far from static; they are shaped by a multitude of factors, including personal experience, cultural context, and societal norms. The complexity of these concepts calls for a more compassionate and open-minded approach to discussions of faith and scepticism. By recognizing the fluidity of belief and the importance of context, we can cultivate a richer understanding of what it means to believe—or not believe—within a diverse and interconnected world. Embracing this complexity not only enriches our personal journeys but also fosters a more inclusive dialogue that honours the myriad ways in which individuals navigate their convictions in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Brisbane: Learning about Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue

Learning about Ecumenical and Interfaith DialogueEvangelisation Brisbane will present a session on the how and why of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue on Saturday 13 July from 9:30am. This session will be held in the Hanly Room, Francis Rush Centre, Charlotte St, Brisbane. This is free, and registration is preferred.

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Syncretism in Religion and Rituals: Embracing Diversity and Unity

Adis DuderijaOne fascinating aspect of religious development is the phenomenon of syncretism, which refers to the merging or blending of different religious beliefs, practices, and rituals. The concept of syncretism challenges the notion of religion as a rigid and exclusive system, instead emphasizing the fluidity and adaptability of human spirituality, writes Dr Adis Duderija of the Griffith University Multifaith Centre.

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Growing number of men in outback mining hub of Mount Isa turning to yoga for mental health

Yoga helps deal with mental health in Mt Isa

Men in the outback mining industry are turning to yoga to help deal with stress and mental health.

Advocates say a Mount Isa yoga program is helping to fill major gaps in outback mental health services, especially for men.

The local leader of the program is hoping to see even more men take to the yoga mat.

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Queensland: St Francis College Public Lecture: The Idea of the Magdalene

St Francis College Public Lecture: The Idea of the Magdalene


All are welcome to the St Francis College Public Lecture: The Idea of the Magdalene given by Emeritus Professor Philip C. Almond on September 8, 2023. Mary Magdalene is a key figure in the history of Christianity. After Mary, the mother of Jesus, she remains the most important female saint in her guise both as primary witness to the resurrection and ‘apostle of the apostles’.

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Why a Queensland court overturned a ban on religious knives in schools

Why a Queensland court overturned a ban on religious knives in schoolsThe kirpan is a curved, single-edged dagger or knife carried by Sikhs. Traditionally, it was a full-sized sword but modern Sikhs have reduced the length to that of a dagger or knife due to modern considerations based on societal and legal changes since then. The State of Queensland banned Sikh children from wearing the kipan to school. Recently, a Queensland court overturned a ban on religious knives in schools.

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2023 Bishop Michael Putney Lecture

Bishop Michael Putney Queensland Churches Together along with Brisbane Roman Catholic Council for Ecumenism & Inter-religious Relations invite you to join us for the 2023 session of the: Bishop Michael Putney Memorial Lecture Series titled, Mission in Context: Deep Resonances Between WCC and Roman Catholic Perspectives, a hybrid event, face to face and livestream on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.

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Brisbane: Holocaust museum opens in St Stephen’s Cathedral precinct

Remembrance
Remembrance: Holocaust survivor Peter Baruch with Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge at the opening of the Queensland Holocaust Museum. Photos: Joe Higgins

“NEVER again” – that was the message holocaust survivor Peter Baruch wanted to ensure lived on through the opening of the Queensland Holocaust Museum beneath Penola Place in St Stephen’s Cathedral precinct today.

Mr Baruch was only one and a half years old when Nazi Germany invaded his home-country Poland in 1939.

His parents decided to leave Poland while the rest of his wider family stayed. “We survived; they all perished, every one of them,” he said.

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