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Standing with Gaza – November 24th 2012

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Father Dave

Standing with Gaza – November 24th 2012 An address given by Father Dave to the ‘Free Gaza’ rally, on the steps of the Sydney Town Hall on Saturday, November 24th, 2012. Sisters, brothers, salam aleykum, shalom, peace to you all. … Continue reading →

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A Vision for a new Israel/Palestine by Jimmy Carter

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Father Dave

June 16 2009, Jimmy Carter spoke at a graduation ceremony in Gaza for theUnited Nations Relief Works Agency. He envisions a new Israel and Palestine:“The Palestinian state, like the land, must be blessed for all people.  Jerusalem must be shared … Continue reading →

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A Further Erosion of the Rule of Law by Julian Burnside, Q.C.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

The implications of the treatment of Dr Haneef are alarming. They are further indications of the things which this Government is prepared to do, especially in an election year. The Immigration Minister lends himself out as a branch of the … Continue reading →

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The Birth Pangs of a new Middle East Heavy Labor is Upon Us by Eileen Flemming

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

The way to justice, peace and security is in solidarity with International law and United Nations Resolutions, and when they are honored by all; the world will welcome the birth of a new Middle East. Last week, King Abdullah of … Continue reading →

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THE JERUSALEM DECLARATION ON CHRISTIAN ZIONISM

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

Statement by the Patriarch and Local Heads of Churches In Jerusalem. “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Christian Zionism is a modern theological and political movement that embraces the most extreme ideological … Continue reading →

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Christian-Muslim Solidarity Against Empire – by Dr Chandra Muzaffar

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Father Dave

The following is a summary of the keynote address delivered by the president of JUST at the First People’s Forum on Peace for Life held at Davao City, Philippines on 30th November 2004. There are groups within the Christian and … Continue reading →

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Why I marched alongside Muslim radicals in support of the people of Gaza

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

  The tragedy in Gaza is not a sectarian religious issue and must not be allowed to become one. It is an issue of injustice and human suffering, and this is relevant to all peoples, and should be especially significant … Continue reading →

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Pray for Gaza

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Gaza is a grim situation, yet I am yet full of hope. As a younger man, I never believed that the Berlin wall would fall and I never imagined a day when South Africa would be led by a majority … Continue reading →

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Remembering those who died in the Bali Bombing

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

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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