Tag Archives: Sheikh Mansour

“Before I was a Muslim I was a Christian”. (A sermon on Genesis 9:8-17)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Father Dave

I had the privilege last Friday night of being back amongst my friends at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre where we met to grieve the death of the father of my dear friend, Sheikh Mansour Leghaei. And it was good … Continue reading →

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Racism in Australia Today

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

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 →

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Sheikh Mansour is not to be feared

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

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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Fair Go for the Sheikh to Stay – Inner-Western Courier December 11th, 2007

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Father Dave

by Isaac Wilson MEMBERS of the Save the Sheikh Christian Coalition are calling on the new Government to help stop a top Islamic cleric from being deported Led by Father Dave Smith of the Holy Trinity Church at Dulwich Hill, … Continue reading →

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Forum on Gaza – Inner Western Courier, 3rd February 2009

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Father Dave

UNITED AGAINST VIOLENCE: Father Dave Smith, Sheikh Mansour and Anthony Loewenstein at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre forum last Friday. THE RECENT Israeli Defense Force (IDF) offensive on the Gaza Strip has polarised people all over the world. Marrickville’s Citizen … Continue reading →

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Life is Not Fair! (A sermon on Luke 13:1-9)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, … Continue reading →

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Visions of Glory. (A sermon on Luke 9:28-36)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

“Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became … Continue reading →

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The Final Stoush! A Sermon on Luke 21:5-19

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon … Continue reading →

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