Queensland: ICQ responds to attacks: Paris, Kabul and Beirut

Queensland Responds to Paris attacks The Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ) extends its condolences to the victims of the mindless violence perpetrated on innocent people in Paris. We would like to express our sympathy to all the victims of terrorism across the world including the victims of attacks in Kabul and Beirut.

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Queensland: National Unity Day

A National Day of Unity incorporating the National Mosque Open Day and Walk Together events took place in Brisbane on Saturday 31 October, designed to “celebrate diversity, encourage mutual respect and foster positive relationships between people of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.

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QLD: Toowoomba models peace and harmony

The Queensland Synod Interfaith Relationships Committee and the Pureland Buddhist Centre joined forces in Toowoomba at the Middle Ridge Uniting Church to present the work of two organisations working to enrich their communities.

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Darwin: Prayers for Peace

The United Nations Association of Australia (NT Division), the Christ Church Anglican Cathedral and the Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory will conduct Prayers for Peace on the evening of 21 September 2015 at Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Darwin.

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Queensland: Who Is My God Series – Session 3

The third of the Who is My God events in 2015 will take place at the Center for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue, Nathan, on Thursday August 6th, 2015. This workshop will feature discussions on the use of Icons and Religious Imagery in the Sikh, Jewish and Greek Orthodox communities.

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Queensland: Toowoomba Islamic Interfaith and Multicultural Association

We are deeply concerned on the news that a Toowoomba teenager is suspected to be in Syria and might be joining the Al-Nursha group. The Islamic Interfaith and Multicultural Association formed in February 2015 strongly condemned any act of using religion to commit violence and hatred. Such act contradicts the teachings in Islam. As an Association committed to promoting religious and social harmony, strongly support the government’s initiatives in combating radicalism.

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Queensland: Who is My God Series – Session 2

The second of the Who is My God events in 2015 will take place at the Center for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue, Nathan, on Thursday, 14 May 2015. This workshop will feature discussions on the use of Icons and Religious Imagery in the Buddhist and Jewish community. There will also be a visit to a Hindu Temple in Burbank, Queensland.

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Queensland: Divine Providence: The Wreck and Rescue of the Julia Ann

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The Wreck and Rescue of the Julia Ann

In 1855, the Julia Ann set off to transport Australian immigrants to the United States. But twenty-six days into the journey, the Julia Ann struck a coral reef, and the ship began to sink. Griffith University Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue will present a screening of Divine Providence – The Wreck and Rescue of the Julia Ann on Tuesday, 5th of May.

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