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Whosoever divorces and marries another commits adultery! (A sermon on Mark 10:2-16)
Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and … Continue reading
The way to Peace in Israel/Palestine by Malcom Fraser
With the Australian Parliament celebrating 60 years since the foundation of the State of Israel, former Prime Minister, Malcom Fraser, joins a growing number of prominent Australians asking the government to give proper recognition to the other side of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian Parliament, Hamas, Israel, Malcom, Malcom Fraser, number, Parliament, security, way
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Transfiguration – for a 21st Century faith. (A Sermon on Mark 9)
I’d like this morning to address an issue that sometimes is like the elephant in the room that we are uncomfortable to talk about, but we sense others are thinking the same way, and having their own private struggles. It … Continue reading
Islamophobia in Europe – by Chandra Muzaffar
On July 1st, 2009, Marwa al-Sherbini, a 31-year old, headscarf-wearing Egyptian Muslim woman who was about four months pregnant took her German neighbor to court for calling her a ‘terrorist’ The defendant, known as ‘ Alex W’.attacked her during the court … Continue reading
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Tagged Chandra Muzaffar, court, Europe, human rights, murder, Muslim, news, way
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Letter to the Pope – by Munir Fasheh
This long and heart-felt letter is written by a Palestinian Christian, Munir Fasheh, who pleads for a better understanding of both Islam and Palestinian Christianity from the Pope and from the Christian church worldwide. Dear Pope Benedict, I am writing … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, faith, Islam, Jerusalem, Muslim, Palestinian Christian, Palestinian Christianity, Pope, way
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Martial Arts: Society’s safe option for controlling conflict – by Nichola Aindow
The ancient art of ‘combat’ in a contemporary world, is not just about getting people to think about health, safety, body and mind; nor is it just a way to provide a space for people to be slightly rougher than … Continue reading
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Tagged art, expression, Martial arts, Martial Arts: Society, matter, Nichola Aindow, social expression, society, way
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A Night in the Ring – by Jo Burton
In the ring as in my life, there are choices – choices about how to be, how to respond, how to stay in relationship with an other, particularly when the going gets tough, how to reconnect with faith, how to … Continue reading
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Tagged boxing, faith, fight, fight club, Jo Burton, moment, ring, way
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Am I My Palestinian Brother’s Keeper?
Am I my Palestinian brother’s keeper? Marrickville Council, BDS, and the politics of shame In December 2010 Marrickville Council (representing various suburbs in the inner-west of Sydney) voted to support the global ‘Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign’ (BDS) against the … Continue reading
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Tagged BDS, boycott, Brother, Council, Divestment and Sanctions, Marrickville Council, Sanctions, way
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