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Remembering those who died in the Bali Bombing
October 12th Memorial Service Remembering those who died or are missing (since the Bali bombing) The events of October 12th have left us all, I think, a little shocked and confused. Those terrible outbursts of violence and mayhem that we … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian citizen, Bali Bombing, citizen, justice, October, person, violence
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Why every Christian should be in favour of gay marriage
Yes, I’m serious. Yes, I realise that the majority of the world’s Christians are opposed to gay marriage and I recognise that many of those who most vocally oppose gay marriage do so in the name of Christ. Even so, … Continue reading
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Tagged answer, basis, Biblical, form, gay marriage, gay marriages, institution, issue, social stability
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Ban the Burqa?
Ban the Burqa? a speech by Father Dave Father Dave’s address given at the “Ban the Burqa?” community forum, held in the Erskenville Town Hall on November 24, 2010. I feel I should begin today with something of an apology. … Continue reading
Racism in Australia Today
Racism in Australia Today Speech from “Speak Out Against Racism” Rally A speech given at the ‘Rally Against Racism’, held on July 2nd 2010 under the “I have a Dream” mural in down-town Newtown (Sydney, Australia) It is my privilege … Continue reading
Sheikh Mansour is not to be feared
The sheikh, a moderate Shia and Australia’s leading English-speaking Islamic cleric, has been pivotal in containing extremism in this country. He preaches love, tolerance and respect for different races and religions, and has worked for many years toward embedding Australian … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, community, congregation, Dr Leghaei, Islamic, priest, Sheikh Mansour, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei, threat
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Islamophobia Gone Mad!
The Internet Is a great place for harvesting knowledge. It is also the world’s primary repository of virtual rubbish and misinformation, and it seems to be a mechanism of unparalleled efficiency when it comes to spreading prejudice. It really made … Continue reading
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Tagged course, guy, Imam Ali, Islamic, knowledge, Mohammed Ali, Muslims Ali, shop
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Why I don’t Like Abraham Lincoln
A Confederate View of Abraham Lincoln by Father Dave An address given to the American Civil War Roundtable of Australia, New South Wales branch, on July 6th 2009. In 1864, shortly before his death at the Battle of Franklin, … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, church, freedom, idea, Lincoln, state of Lincoln, Union, way
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Abe Lincoln and George W. Bush – two peas in a very sinister pod
In as much as George W. Bush has come under justifiable criticism for disregarding the American Constitution and for deliberately starting wars without the backing of his own people, he could indeed claim that the precedent in both these areas … Continue reading
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Tagged Abe Lincoln, Confederate, course, George W. Bush, Government, Honest Abe, Lincoln, opportunity, Sir
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Christians With Depression
Churches tend to be made up largely of happy, smiling, well-healed people, which is a pain in the neck when you’re depressed. A church is often the last place you want to be when you’re feeling psychologically or emotionally unbalanced. … Continue reading
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Tagged church, community, Depression, Erik Eriksson, idea, Lord Jesus, Martin Luther, priest
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