Category Archives: Social Justice

There is only one God, and it’s not the Minister for Health

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Father Dave

Over the last few weeks, churches around the world have been reacquainting themselves with the ancient stories of David, King of Israel – his triumphs and his failures. These accounts have reminded me of an uncomfortable Biblical truth – that … Continue reading →

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A plea to the Premier

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Father Dave

I was reminded by the Hebrew Bible reading we had last Sunday (from 2 Samuel 12) that, in the days of old, God would send prophets to speak to the rulers of the people, to remind them that they are … Continue reading →

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We used to think it noble to sacrifice lives to preserve our freedom. Now we sacrifice our freedom to preserve lives

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Father Dave

“Perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18) Once upon a time we would go to war, believing that it was worth sacrificing millions of lives, if necessary, to maintain our freedom. Now we do exactly the opposite. We … Continue reading →

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A critique of American Human Rights

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Father Dave

My thanks to Dr Yahya Jahangiri for the kind invitation to speak at this conference, organised by Tehran University in Iran.  I participated  via  the live  stream  on  June  30,  2021 It is a privilege to be invited to speak … Continue reading →

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Don’t Crucify the Messenger – Father Dave speaks in support of Julian Assange

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Father Dave

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Meet the men of Manus Island

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Father Dave

I must share something that has touched my heart today and brought me great hope. It’s this video with the relatively innocuous title, “PHILOXENIA Episode 3 MANUS”, but there’s more to this production that the title suggests! In November 2017 … Continue reading →

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Julian Assange nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Father Dave

PRESS RELEASE – EMBARGOED – MONDAY 7th JANUARY, 2019 MAIREAD MAGUIRE, NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE, 224 LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND  email:  info@peacepeople.com  website; www.peacepeople.com;  Tel(O28) 90 663465 RE; NOMINATION OF MR. JULIAN ASSANGE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WIKILEAKS, FOR THE 2019 NOBEL PEACE … Continue reading →

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Ending the Demonization of Russia

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Father Dave

Words of wisdom from my friend (and Nobel Peace Prize winner) Mairead Maguire Demonization of Russia in a new Cold War era- By Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace laureate In examining the future, we must look to the past. As we … Continue reading →

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Evacuate Manus and Nauru Rally (Sydney Town Hall, Sat July 21st, 2018)

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Father Dave

A couple of weeks ago our church was privileged to have a visit from Lebanese Sufi master, Sheikh Nour Kabbani, and, together with him, members of our community signed the “Charter of Compassion” – a document developed by Karen Armstrong … Continue reading →

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