Tag Archives: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei

A letter to the Attorney General by Leigh Bottrell

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

On May 2nd, 2007, the Iman Hussein Islamic Centre sent out an open letter,asking that friends and supporters of Sheikh Mansour Leghaei write to the Attorney General, asking him why the Sheikh was under threat of deportation. Below is a response … Continue reading →

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“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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Let’s All Go Forward – The Torch December 21st, 2005

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

WE’RE all Australian – regardless of one another’s religious differences. That was one message from a group of local youths who gathered at Canterbury on Friday to discuss racism issues. Hosted by Canterbury Hurktone Park RSL, the discussion group was … Continue reading →

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Sheikh in the Dark About Being a Threat – The Express December 4th, 2007

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Father Dave

Sheikh Mansour Leghaei has spent 11 years bridging the divide between Muslims and Christians. Now the Australian Government wants to kick him out of the country, saying he is a threat to national security. The only problem is, they refuse … Continue reading →

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