The Australian Association for the Study of Religion, in conjunction with the Australasian Association of Buddhist Studies will hold a conference on Multiple Religious Modernities at the University of Western Sydney, 28 – 30 September 2012.
A World of Prayer: Spiritual Leaders, Activists and Humanitarians Share Their Favorite Prayers
Nearly a hundred prominent men and women from every religious tradition and around the globe here share a favourite prayer, while reflecting on its personal meaning.
Listening to the Land: Balcombe Creek
‘Listening to the Land’ is an initiative of the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network to bring people from all religious and spiritual backgrounds together to connect, or reconnect with the Land and be moved to care for it.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Peace Symposium – Victoria
Lajna Imaillah Victoria (Women’s Axiliary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association) is organising a women’s only event to promote Integration and dialogue, which brings together religious communities, parliamentarians and civics to share their thoughts on the promotion and establishment of peace in the modern world.
The 2011 Census, ethnicity and religion in Australia
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.
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.
UN World Day of Peace, Perth
Brahma Kumaris of WA, the WA section of the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia and UNAA of WA will celebrate UN World Peace Day.
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.
