Category Archives: Social Justice

The War on Gaza

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Father Dave

A compilation of Fighting Fathers video commentary on the unfolding tragedy in Gaza.

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Father Dave and Father Mark – the War on Palestine

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Father Dave

Father Dave Smith and Father Mark Battison Dave: Okay, Father Dave here with Father Mark I’ve, just come back from England and Mark, is from England, and we’re in Sydney, and we’re talking about Palestine, That’s about it, isn’t it? … Continue reading →

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Israel and Palestine – is this really a War?

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Father Dave

From the Desk of Father Dave – October 11, 2023 I think we’ve all been shocked by the recent events in Israel and Palestine. Hamas made a well-coordinated military assault on Israel by both land and air that apparently took … Continue reading →

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Bring Him Home (rallying for Julian Assange – 10-12-22)

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Father Dave

December 10th, 2022 @ The Prime Minister’s office in Marrickville It was a privilege to be asked again to address Sydney’s Assange supporters. The sad thing is that it’s always the same die-hard activists. We never seem to grow. I … Continue reading →

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Freedom Rally. Saturday, September 17, 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Father Dave

It was my privilege once again to open the rally in prayer

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Sack Them All – Sydney rallies for freedom – May 15, 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Father Dave

Once again it was my privilege to open in prayer at another great freedom rally – Circular Quay, May 15, 2022

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Opening in Prayer at the Canberra Rally – February 12th, 2022

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Father Dave

February 12th, 2022. What a privilege it was to give the opening prayer at the most amazing rally I have every been involved in, and possible the largest rally ever held on Australian soil. It was painful to see the … Continue reading →

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We’re not gonna live with fear

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Father Dave

On February 12, 2022, Canberra saw what was probably the largest rally ever held on Australian soil. Commentators mockingly said that the group had multiple agendas – a bit of freedom, a bit of anti-vax, a bit of Jesus. My … Continue reading →

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Hold the Line rally – some closing words and a prayer

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Father Dave

This is the time that our children and grandchildren will look back on one day and say “mum and dad, grandpa and grandpa – they held the line. They stood for something. They made a difference. This is our time. We are the people we have been waiting for. Continue reading →

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