Prf. Des Cahill provides an account of the meeting of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace held at the Muhammadiyah University at Malang in East Java, Indonesia on 7th – 10th, June, 2013. Fifteen nations were represented at the meeting.
Religions for Peace Tasmania
The next meeting for Religious for Peace Tasmania Branch will be held on Tuesday June 11 2013 at noon-1.00pm at the Fifty and Better Centre, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart in the downstairs room.
Jewish Catholic Friendship Dinner
The Annual Jewish Catholic Friendship Dinner will take place at the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation on 30 June 2013
Faith Perspectives in Today’s World
The Australian Association for Religious Education will conduct a Q and A session on Faith Perspectives in Today’s World: A Multi-Faith Discussion
Toowoomba Mosque Plans
Earlier this week, the Islamic Society of Toowoomba announced plans were under way to establish a mosque to cater for the growing number of Muslims living in the city.
Not So Holy Comedy Debate
The Jewish and Muslim communities of Victoria proudly present the “Not So Holy Comedy Debate” to lightheartedly debate “SPORT IS NOT A RELIGION”
Interfaith Forum on the Environment
On UN World Environment Day, Anglican EcoCare presents an Interfaith Forum on the Environment at the Perth Town Hall.
Integrating Human Rights Standards
A report from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) calls for integrating human rights standards in post-2015 goals, saying discussion of the post-2015 development agenda is an “unmissable opportunity” to address lack of accountability and unfulfilled development commitments regarding the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
McDonalds, KFC, fast-food Hallal
HALAL food is now sold at a dozen McDonald’s restaurants and bacon is off the menu at some KFC outlets to accommodate the religious sensitivities of Australia’s growing Muslim population.
Democracy Awareness Campaign
The Democracy Awareness Campaign conducted by Crescents of Brisbane, AMARAH and the Islamic Council of Queensland through roadshows around the state was concluded on Thursday 23 May in Queensland’s Parliament House in Brisbane with the tabling of the report on the project to a small group of invited politicians, government officials and community leaders.
Public Lecture on Interreligious Dialogue
The Centre for Inter-Religious Dialogue at ACU, Melbourne, will hold a public lecture on Committment and Openness in Inter-religious Dialogue on June 19. The guest speaker will be Prof. Catherine Cornille.
Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival
The Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival will have a them ‘A Celebration of Community’, honouring the social fabric which makes up the Mornington Peninsula community.